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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Business Writing, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaboration, Team Building, Diversity Awareness, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Team Collaboration, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Collaborative Software, Writing, Team Motivation, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar
★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Deployment, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis
★ 3.8 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Random Forest Algorithm, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Matplotlib, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics), Supervised Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Scientific Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Geospatial Mapping, Machine Learning
★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Jupyter, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Training, Healthcare Ethics, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, LLM Application, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, AI Integrations, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Data Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Agentic systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Service Level, Cloud Standards, Cloud Hosting
★ 4.8 (4.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Electrophysiology, Blood Pressure, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Language Disorders, Thermal Management
★ 4.9 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming
★ 5 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Rmarkdown, R (Software), Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Communication
★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Data Import/Export, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning, Risk Analysis
★ 4.7 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures, AI Workflows
★ 4.7 (335) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Management, PostgreSQL, Data Access, Data Manipulation
★ 4.6 (176) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Bayesian Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Statistical Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms
★ 4.6 (491) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months