Data courses can help you learn data analysis, statistical methods, data visualization, and machine learning principles. You can build skills in interpreting datasets, making data-driven decisions, and communicating insights effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Tableau, that support analyzing data and presenting findings in a clear, impactful way.

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Warehousing, Power BI, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Azure, Apache Spark, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Security, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Alteryx, Data Quality, Microsoft Excel, Data Integrity, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Test Tools, Relational Databases
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Transformation, R Programming, Text Mining, Data Validation, Generative AI, Anomaly Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Quality, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Project Management, Data Visualization, Timelines, Data Presentation, Graphing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Python Programming, File Management, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Data Management, Data Governance, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Digital Transformation, Data Collection, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Data Strategy, Data Presentation, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Modeling, Business Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Tuning, Ad Hoc Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Remote Access Systems, File Systems, Data Access, Data Storage, File Management, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, Network Protocols, System Configuration, System Implementation, Configuration Management, Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Entry, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Quality, Data Visualization Software, Data Validation, Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Extract, Transform, Load, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Google Analytics
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours