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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Analytics, Economics, Political Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Microsoft 365, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Compliance Management, AI Security, Customer Service, Information Privacy, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Program Management, Responsible AI, Planning, Engineering Management, Generative AI, Timelines, Engineering Software, Risk Analysis, Resource Management, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Graphic Design, English Language, Brainstorming, Negotiation, Purchasing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Presentations, Product Planning, Telephone Skills, Marketing Materials, Business Communication, Advertising, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Communication, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing, Apache Spark, PySpark, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Psychology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Creativity, Human Development, Behavior Management, Neurology, Culture, Self-Awareness, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education and Training, Learning Styles, Molecular Biology, Language Disorders, Anatomy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Computational Thinking, Systems Thinking, Case Studies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Customer experience improvement, AI Enablement, Personalized Service, AI Workflows, Customer Service, Workflow Management, Self Service Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Automation, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Spatial Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Dealing With Ambiguity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months