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: NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scientific Visualization, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis Software, Histogram, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Customer Retention, Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Predictive Modeling, Marketing, Data Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Terraform, Data Validation, Apache Spark, Data Integrity, Data Storage, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Containerization, Interoperability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, Analytics, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Risking, Research Methodologies, Data Governance, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Metadata Management, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Advanced Analytics, Data Integration, Operational Databases, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Peer Review, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Integration, Data Analysis
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Scripting, Servers, Data Pipelines, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Systems Administration, Data Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Microsoft Windows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months