Data collection courses can help you learn survey design, sampling techniques, data cleaning, and statistical analysis. You can build skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data visualization, and ethical considerations in data handling. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data manipulation, R for statistical analysis, and software like Qualtrics for survey creation, showing how these skills are applied in real-world research settings.

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Data Sharing, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Data Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Quality, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Data Migration, Data Lakes, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Cloud Management, Data Management, DevOps
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Process, Presentations, Business Process Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Business Analytics, Text Mining, Data Science, Target Audience, Data Manipulation, Proposal Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Data Analysis, SQL, Query Languages
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Engineering Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Data Integration, Capacity Management, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Management Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Seaborn, Infographics, Heat Maps, Data Ethics, Text Mining, Data Mapping, Network Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, General Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Variance Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, Google Workspace, Information Management, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Records Management, Data Storage, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Email Security, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks