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: Business Analytics, Statistical Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Metadata Management, SAS (Software), Data Maintenance, Data Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Import/Export, R (Software), Data Wrangling, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Excel Macros, Storytelling, Excel Formulas, Data Synthesis, LLM Application, Consolidation, AI literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, AI Enablement, Plot (Graphics), Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, AI powered creativity, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Fraud detection, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Real Time Data, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Store, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Machine Learning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Financial Data, Market Trend, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Plot (Graphics), Financial Analysis, Technical Analysis, Market Data, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Marketing Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Marketing, Power BI, Data Presentation, Google Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization, Graphing, Scripting Languages, Data Visualization Software, Scalability, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Software, File I/O, Numerical Analysis, Software Installation, Mathematical Modeling, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Maven Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, People Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence Software, Data Modeling, Datamaps, Data Manipulation, Business Reporting, Data Sharing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months