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.
Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Data Sharing, Data Science, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
★ 4.3 (269) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Unstructured Data, Network Analysis, Analysis
★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Market Data, Visual Storytelling, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Mapping
★ 4 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Data Validation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Expense Management, Accounting Records, Expense Reports, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Verification And Validation, Financial Reporting, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Shell Script, Database Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Linux
★ 4.2 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Experimentation, Science and Research, Research Design, Analytical Skills, General Science and Research, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Journalism, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications, Research Methodologies
★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Integration, Data Access, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Real Time Data
★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Epidemiology, Crisis Management, Environmental Monitoring, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Emergency Response, Data Literacy, Spatial Data Analysis, Infection Control, Socioeconomics, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Data Science, Financial Systems, Financial Modeling, Finance
★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, File Systems, Data Infrastructure, Apache Hadoop, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Database Systems, Cloud Computing, Apache Spark, Public Cloud, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Services, Data Storage, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Unsupervised Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Databases, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Cloud Computing, Market Analysis, Classification Algorithms
★ 4.6 (131) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Business, Analysis, Graphing
★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Rmarkdown, R Programming, Ggplot2, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Statistical Visualization, Data Wrangling, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Communication
★ 4.1 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months