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: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Tax, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Resource Allocation, Financial Policy, Cost Management, Production Management, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Regression Analysis, Model Training, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Fine-tuning, Scientific Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Development Environment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Process Management, Leadership
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
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Model Optimization, Data Validation, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Integrity, Model Evaluation, Debugging, Computer Vision, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Pipelines, Feature Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Tensorflow, Model Training, Embeddings, Performance Tuning, Deep Learning, Digital Signal Processing
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Metadata Management, Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Patient Education and Support, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, AI literacy, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Support Systems, Bayesian Network, Complex Problem Solving, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Governance, Prompt Engineering, Continuous Deployment, Generative AI, System Monitoring, CI/CD, Responsible AI, Automation, DevOps, Compliance Management, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Data Security, Risk Management, Dashboard, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Creativity, Human Development, Behavior Management, Pedagogy, Neurology, Culture, Self-Awareness, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Molecular Biology, Learning Strategies, Anatomy, Child Development, Computational Thinking, Systems Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Graphing, Plot (Graphics), Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export, Data Literacy, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks