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: Data Mining, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, System Monitoring, Health Informatics, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Risk Analysis, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, SQL, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Large Language Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Databases
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Processing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Geographic Information Systems, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Matlab, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Project Management, Requirements Elicitation, Business Planning, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Teams, ChatGPT
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Case Studies, Operational Efficiency, Return On Investment, Corporate Tax
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Management, Business Systems Analysis, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Engagement, Excel Formulas, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Data Analysis, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Business Acumen
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Storyboarding, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Ggplot2, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Rmarkdown, Graphing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks