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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming
★ 4.3 (772) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Query Languages, SQL, Data Analysis, Presentations, Natural Language Processing
★ 4.7 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Query Languages, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Query Languages, Databases, Database Software, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, System Configuration, Software Installation, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Data Management, Databases, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Data Store, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Query Languages, Transact-SQL, Data Integrity, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Generative AI
★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Data Integration, Data Processing, Enterprise Application Management, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Distributed Computing, Data Import/Export, SQL, Analysis, Data Transformation, Program Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Database Development, Data Modeling, Database Management, Google Cloud Platform, SQL, MySQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Data Security, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Sharing, Security Controls, Data Access
★ 4.4 (297) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data Validation, SQL, MySQL, Query Languages, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Scripting, Verification And Validation, Database Management
★ 4.5 (67) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours