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: Database Application, Database Software, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Networking, Database Management, Real Time Data, Application Development, Package and Software Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases
★ 4.2 (47) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Data Wrangling, Strategic Decision-Making, Case Studies, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies
★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Transfer Learning, AI Integrations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection
★ 4.3 (93) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Pandas (Python Package)
★ 4.9 (10) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Complex Problem Solving, Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software
★ 4.1 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Plot (Graphics), Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, JSON, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (30) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Python Programming
★ 4.5 (445) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Probability & Statistics, Data Transformation, Analytics, Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Advanced Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming
★ 4.4 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Optimization, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Wrangling, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months