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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Business Valuation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, R Programming, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Probability, Box Plots, Histogram, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Business Analytics, Logistics, Estimation, Probability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks