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: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Scalability, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Software, File I/O, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Pandas (Python Package), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Text Mining
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Seaborn, NumPy, Python Programming, Scatter Plots, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Box Plots, JSON, File Management, Debugging, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Matplotlib, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Logical Reasoning
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Statistics, Matplotlib, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Seaborn, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, Analytics, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Visualization Software, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Transformation, Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Import/Export, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Model Evaluation, NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months