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.

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Data Science, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Apache Airflow, Performance Tuning, Data Security, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Disaster Recovery, Data Warehousing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Database Architecture and Administration, PySpark, Terraform, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Integration, Cloud Computing, SQL, Data Governance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL Server Reporting Services, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Databases, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, NoSQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Processing, Data Architecture, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Transformation, Microsoft Azure, Database Management Systems, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Governance, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Network Analysis, Classification Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, NumPy, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Disaster Recovery, Database Management, PySpark, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Performance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Management, Resource Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Market Share, Financial Statement Analysis, Case Studies, Estimation, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, Market Analysis, Growth Strategies, International Finance, Financial Forecasting, Benchmarking, Spreadsheet Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks