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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Synthesis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Analysis, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Software Architecture, Business Ethics, API Design, Process Optimization, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, OpenAI, Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Rust (Programming Language), Databricks, Embeddings, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Vector Databases, Data Architecture, DevOps, Python Programming, Software Architecture, Scala Programming, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, ChatGPT, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Analytical Skills, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI Security, Extract, Transform, Load, Scripting, Technical Communication, SQL, Data Pipelines, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Miro AI, Data Presentation, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Version Control
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Unstructured Data, Web Applications, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Systems Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Automation, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months