Beginner data analysis courses can help you learn data collection techniques, basic statistical concepts, data visualization, and interpretation of results. You can build skills in using spreadsheets for data manipulation, creating charts for visual representation, and applying descriptive statistics to summarize findings. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, Google Sheets, and data visualization software such as Tableau, showing you how to effectively analyze and present data to support decision-making.

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Descriptive Statistics
★ 4.8 (142) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Governance, Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Data Strategy, Performance Analysis, Business Intelligence, Process Optimization, Organizational Effectiveness, Competitive Analysis, Process Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Data Management
★ 4.8 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming
★ 4.7 (215) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Incident Management, Application Security, Encryption, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness
★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking
★ 4.7 (281) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Dashboard, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Productivity, Time Management, Calendar Management, Automation, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.4 (199) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Development
★ 4.6 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Logistic Regression, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Import/Export, Data Mining, Python Programming, Data Access, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning
★ 4.2 (57) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Smart Goals
★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Business Logic, File I/O, Transaction Processing, Software Architecture, Memory Management
★ 4.7 (139) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months