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.

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Case Studies, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Affairs, Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Quality, Data Visualization, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Feature Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Algorithms
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Graphing, Arithmetic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Data Integration, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Jupyter, Application Lifecycle Management, Pandas (Python Package), Systems Architecture, Analysis, Deep Learning, Application Development, Scripting, Algorithms, Data Transformation, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Research, UI/UX Strategy, Responsible AI, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LangChain, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Data Synthesis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Development, Transact-SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, SQL, Database Design, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Debugging, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks