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.

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Client Services, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Case Studies, Team Management, Relationship Building, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Communication
★ 4.8 (525) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Finance, General Finance, Equities, Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Investments, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Investment Management, Financial Policy, Credit Risk, Risk Analysis
★ 4.8 (123) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Decision Intelligence
★ 4.8 (329) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Code Reusability
★ 4.9 (789) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: JSON, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Import/Export, Web Applications
★ 4.6 (850) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Debugging, TypeScript, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Node.JS, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Application Frameworks, Javascript, Large Language Modeling, File Systems
★ 4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Process, Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis
★ 4.5 (191) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Biological Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations
★ 4.8 (737) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Statistical Methods, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Program Development, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (874) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Planning, Personal Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Independent Thinking, Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Family Support, Open Mindset, Research
★ 4.8 (736) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Excel Formulas, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Business, Generative AI
★ 4.6 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Microsoft Office
★ 4.5 (642) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours