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 Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computational Logic, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Mining, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Convolutional Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Statistical Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, AI literacy, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Technical Communication, Statistical Inference, Graphing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Scientific Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geometry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Query Languages, Data Processing, Consolidation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Apache Spark, Cross Platform Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Histogram, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Estimation, Calculus, Cost Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Data-Driven Marketing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Query Languages, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Scientific Visualization, File I/O, NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Restful API, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months