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.

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Full-Stack Web Development, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, File Systems, SQL, Software Engineering, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Theoretical Computer Science, Cryptography, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), SAS (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Natural Language Processing
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Administration, NoSQL, Database Development, Google Cloud Platform, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Cloud Applications, Database Theory, Database Design, Cloud Services, Dataflow, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Data Migration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months