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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Network Model, Simulations, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Responsible AI, Brand Management, Branding, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, AI literacy, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Communication, Generative AI, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Database Administration, Database Development, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI, Financial Reporting, Anomaly Detection, OpenAI, Auditors Report, Auditing, Business Process Automation, Financial Auditing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Data Processing, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Financial Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Statistical Methods, Pandas (Python Package), Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Data Wrangling, Data Science, Data Transformation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Model Training, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Systems Of Measurement, Regression Analysis, Trigonometry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours