Data courses can help you learn data analysis, statistical methods, data visualization, and machine learning principles. You can build skills in interpreting datasets, making data-driven decisions, and communicating insights effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Tableau, that support analyzing data and presenting findings in a clear, impactful way.
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Entry, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Statistics, Data Science, Database Management, Relational Databases, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Service Level, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Support, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Data Entry, Customer Service, Data Validation, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Organizational Skills, Data Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Databases, Cloud Services, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Database Software, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Cloud Storage, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Data Store, SQL
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Month End Closing, Accounting Software, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Ledgers (Accounting), Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Data Entry, Accounting, Accounting Records, Accounting Systems, Data Import/Export, General Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Expense Management, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Transaction Processing, Financial Data, Data Transformation, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Data Management, Generative Model Architectures, Big Data, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Customer Data Management, AI literacy, Autoencoders, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Algorithms, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Advanced Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Development Testing, Algorithms, Software Testing, Java, Test Automation, Test Case, Software Development, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Statistical Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Transaction Processing, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Extensible Languages and XML, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Processing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months