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: Governance, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Business, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Coordination, Resource Allocation, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Planning, Planning, Project Management, Requirements Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Coordination, Influencing, Conflict Management, Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Application Security, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Routing Protocols, Database Design, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Database Theory, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Software Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Biochemistry, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Water Quality, Behavioral Health, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Data Management, Database Systems, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, Unstructured Data, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Design Specifications, Control Systems, High Voltage, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, System Monitoring, Chemistry, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Performance Tuning, Requirements Analysis, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Snowflake Schema, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, SAS (Software), Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Cloud Computing Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Labor Law, Case Law, Arbitration, Legal Research, Labor Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, International Relations, Tax Compliance, Environmental Laws, Compliance Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Management, Tax Laws, European History, Political Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months