Business analytics courses explore how to analyze data to inform business decisions. You’ll learn about data visualization, statistical methods, and predictive modeling, often utilizing tools like Excel, Tableau, and SQL. Topics may also include key performance indicators (KPIs) and techniques for creating dashboards that present insights clearly.

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Software Development, Cloud Services, Data Literacy, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Management, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Generative AI, DevOps, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Model Optimization
★ 4.9 (54) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Financial Modeling, Excel Macros, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Finance, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Decision-Making
★ 5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, MySQL, Database Design, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Report Writing, Inventory Control, Database Development, GitHub, Version Control, Databases, Performance Tuning, Jupyter
★ 4.6 (993) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Peer Review, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Operations, Business Strategy, Analysis, Business Metrics, Digital Advertising, Presentations
★ 4.5 (780) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Business Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Decision Tree Learning
★ 4.6 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Science
★ 4.6 (288) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Compilation, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Decision Making
★ 4.7 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Business Analytics, Presentations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis
★ 4.5 (521) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Financial Data, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Model Optimization, Regression Analysis
★ 4.3 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Business Metrics
★ 4.5 (872) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistics, Statistical Reporting, Technical Communication, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel
★ 4.8 (444) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Start with what you want to do. If you want to analyze customer data for marketing strategies, choose courses focusing on customer segmentation, predictive analytics, and A/B testing. If you want to use Python for data analysis, check for courses that cover Python libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and data visualization techniques.