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.
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Business Analytics, Analytics, Social Network Analysis, Fraud detection, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Pandas (Python Package), Analytical Skills, Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Analysis, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Linear Algebra, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning
★ 3.4 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Text Mining
★ 4.5 (27K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, GitHub Copilot, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Data Pipelines, Matplotlib, Kubernetes, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming
★ 3.9 (132) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming
★ 4.4 (320) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Python Programming
★ 4.4 (946) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Structures, Python Programming, Virtual Environment
★ 4.6 (282) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Presentation, SQL, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Programming Principles
★ 4.2 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage, Data Management
★ 4.7 (896) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization, Graphing, Scalability, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Debugging, Mathematical Software, File I/O, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Access, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Python Programming, Public Policies, Jupyter, Natural Language Processing, Programming Principles, Web Applications, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months