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.

Skills you'll gain: Transact-SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transaction Processing, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Theory, Operational Databases, Database Development, Data Integrity, Database Software, Data Access, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Software Installation
★ 4.3 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Matplotlib, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Database Theory, Business Intelligence, R (Software), Data Wrangling, Statistical Programming, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Data Validation
★ 4.8 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Wrangling, Statistics, Data Science, Responsible AI, Probability, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Architecture, Python Programming, Data Mapping, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Data Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Data Presentation, People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Oral Expression, Human Resources, Presentations, Benchmarking, Prompt Engineering Tools, Influencing, Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Data Validation, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, R Programming, R (Software), Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Ethics, Data Transformation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, R (Software), R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming
★ 5 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Mapping, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Validation, Power BI, Data Architecture, Workflow Management, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Warehousing, Apache Spark, SQL, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Apache
★ 4.8 (83) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation
★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Marketing Materials, Data Science, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Oral Expression, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
★ 4.8 (409) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Alteryx, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Interactive Data Visualization, Enterprise Application Management, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Software, Database Administration, PySpark, Apache Hive, Machine Learning Methods, Big Data, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Model Evaluation
★ 4.5 (848) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months