Data courses can help you learn data analysis, statistical methods, data visualization, and machine learning principles. You can build skills in interpreting datasets, making data-driven decisions, and communicating insights effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Tableau, that support analyzing data and presenting findings in a clear, impactful way.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Databases, Data Integration, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence Software, Data Modeling, Datamaps, Data Manipulation, Business Reporting, Data Sharing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Data Integration, Cloud Deployment, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Computing, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Box Plots, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Presentations, Business Research, Job Analysis, Analytical Skills, Writing, Portfolio Management, Oral Expression
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, LangGraph, Generative AI, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, UI Components, AI Security, Vector Databases, Large Language Modeling, Application Security, User Interface (UI) Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Embeddings, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, R Programming, Alteryx, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Workflow Management, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, grep, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Management, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Bash (Scripting Language), Big Data, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Bed Management, Life Sciences, Text Mining
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, HR Tech, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Validation, Business Reporting, Change Management, Peer Review, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Scatter Plots, Graphing, Diagram Design, Python Programming, Geospatial Information and Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Data Processing, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months