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.

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Import/Export, R (Software), Data Wrangling, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Medical Privacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Data Manipulation, Sales, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Python Programming, Data Transformation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Statistical Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Science, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Dictionary, Data Wrangling, File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Scripting Languages, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Mapping, Data Storage, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Data Processing, Data Access, Database Development, Relational Databases, Build Tools, Data Persistence, Data Import/Export, Databases, Configuration Management, Development Environment, File I/O, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Metadata Management, SAS (Software), Data Maintenance, Data Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months