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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Portfolio Risk, Statistical Methods, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Statistics, Financial Trading, Financial Data, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Risk Management, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Financial Analysis, Jupyter, Financial Market, Python Programming, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Engineering, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Capture, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Clinical Research, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Data Storage, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Migration, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, Enterprise Modeling, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Governance, Data Integration, Software Architecture, Application Frameworks, Data Transformation, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, 3D Modeling
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Store, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, C and C++, Software Design, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Analytics, Data Management, SQL, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Real Time Data, Data Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Security Controls, Power BI, Analytics, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Ansible, Cloud Security, Diagram Design, Data Validation, Database Design, Apache Airflow, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Interviewing Skills, Apache Spark, PySpark, CI/CD, Docker (Software), SQL, Workflow Management, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Databricks, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Data Architecture, AI Enablement, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Scala Programming, SQL, Python Programming, Data Visualization, Data Literacy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Analysis, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Service Level, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Support, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Data Entry, Customer Service, Data Validation, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Organizational Skills, Data Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours