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.

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Integrity, Microsoft 365
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, R (Software), Graphing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Estimation, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Data Literacy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Import/Export, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, Statistical Methods, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relationship Building
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, People Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Data Storytelling, Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Statistics, Operational Analysis, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Management, Organizational Strategy, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Data Analysis, Automation, Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Statistical Methods, Data Management, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Probability & Statistics, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Fiscal Management, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Scheduling, Data Security, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Probability & Statistics, Data Transformation, Analytics, Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Advanced Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Classification Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Excel Macros, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months