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.

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Investments, Applied Mathematics, Risk Modeling, Estimation, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Financial Modeling, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Statistical Methods
★ 4.6 (421) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Document Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Supplier Management, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Vendor Management, Bidding, Market Research, Standard Operating Procedure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Keyword Research, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Building, Team Collaboration, AI Integrations, Teamwork, Sprint Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Delegation Skills, Agile Methodology, Milestones (Project Management), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Engineering, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Software Documentation, Issue Tracking, Restful API, Bash (Scripting Language)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Driving engagement, Web Analytics, Benchmarking, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Journey Mapping, Customer Retention, Marketing
★ 4.6 (55) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Process Analysis, Probability Distribution, Lean Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Mapping, Statistical Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Quality Assessment, Probability, Statistics, Risk Analysis
★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Management, File I/O, Python Programming, Java Programming, C (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Software Installation
★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Economics, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Economics, Competitive Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Risking, AI Enablement, Business Priorities, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, No-Code Development, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Needs Assessment, Return On Investment, Feasibility Studies, Agentic systems, Case Studies, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Risk Analysis, Blockchain, Risk Management, FinTech, Financial Regulations, Market Liquidity, Cyber Risk, Financial Systems, Financial Regulation, Digital Assets, Liquidation, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Asset Management, Agentic systems, Governance, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Content, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing, Content Optimization, Performance Analysis, Customer Communications Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Web Analytics, Marketing Communications, Analytics, Market Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Software, Automation, Deep Learning, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Estimation, Algorithms, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra
★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Operational Analysis, Business Modeling, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement, Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks