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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Data Management, Problem Solving
★ 4.4 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Box Plots, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Analytics, Variance Analysis, Predictive Modeling
★ 4.6 (145) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Business Requirements, Data Preprocessing, Automation
★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Classification Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Business Risk Management
★ 4.2 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming
★ 4.5 (393) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Analytics, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, SAS (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Statistical Inference
★ 4.5 (417) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (182) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Histogram, Probability, Simulations
★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Statistics, Python Programming
★ 4.5 (2K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming
★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft SQL Servers, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, SQL, Data Analysis, Analytics, Automation, Analysis, Business, Design
★ 4.7 (17) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months