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.

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Integral Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Algorithms
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Transfer Learning, AI Integrations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Data Strategy, Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, 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: Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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