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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Influencing, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, File I/O, Data Processing, Data Dictionary, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Dental Informatics, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Clinical Informatics, Artificial Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Medical Imaging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Radiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Distributed Computing, AI Security, Model Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Amazon Bedrock, Token Optimization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Rust (Programming Language), Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Natural Language Processing, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Command-Line Interface, Version Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, C (Programming Language), File Management, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, OS Process Management, Build Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Authentications, Scripting, Python Programming, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Network Protocols
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, SAS (Software), Data Store, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, HTML and CSS, Microsoft Word, Data Import/Export, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Graphing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), API Testing, Service Design, Verification And Validation, Process Design, Software Design, Workflow Management, System Testing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Validation, Enterprise Architecture, Project Design, Integration Testing, Business Logic, Middleware
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Supply And Demand, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Policy Analysis, Fiscal Management, Socioeconomics, Estimation, Tax, Behavioral Economics, Accounting, Market Dynamics, Financial Systems, Growth Strategies, Critical Thinking
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Requirements, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Product Lifecycle Management, Process Design, Process Mapping, Token Optimization, User Requirements Documents, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Operational Efficiency, Business Process Automation, Product Management, Large Language Modeling, Model Optimization, Process Driven Development, Cost Containment, Process Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks