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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Management, Data Processing, Databases, Data Integration, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Programming Principles, Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Application, Database Software, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Networking, Database Management, Real Time Data, Application Development, Package and Software Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Wrangling, Case Studies, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Presentations, Team Leadership, People Management, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Complex Problem Solving, Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Wrangling, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Optimization, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Wrangling, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks