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15 Best Reporting Courses on edX

Choosing a reporting course on edX involves understanding what each programme covers and who it is best suited for. The list includes a range of topics from corporate social responsibility reporting to technical skills with SQL, Power BI and data storytelling, with prices varying from $29.00 to $448.20. All courses are offered through the edX platform, and several are provided by specific universities such as the University of California, Riverside, Davidson College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The ordering reflects CourseAsk's own ranking, not an external claim of superiority. Prospective learners should consider factors like the focus of the curriculum, the level of technical depth, and the price at the time of writing. Whether you need a foundational introduction, a specialised skill set in data visualisation, or a broader master’s level programme, the options on this page aim to match a variety of goals and backgrounds.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$29.00 – $448.20
Providers
edX
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "reporting" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $29.00 to $448.20, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    CSR Reporting and Communication

    Offered by Université catholique de Louvain

    Learn how to report and communicate credibly on your company CSR activities. Decode the “responsible” ads, labels and certifications of the products around you.

    $199.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Reporting Firm Resources, Obligations and Performance

    Offered by New York Institute of Finance

    Explore the core resources, obligations and performance or a reporting firm.

  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Project Management: Foundations for Success

    Offered by University of California, Riverside

    This course provides students with an examination of project management techniques, tools and strategies. Through lectures and self-assessment exercises, students gain exposure to project management from inception to imp...

    $69.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    From Database to Dashboard using SQL and Power BI

    Offered by Davidson College

    This course focuses on transforming data into compelling visual stories using SQL and Power BI. You'll learn how to extract insights from databases and create appealing dashboards that drive decision-making. It’s a pract...

    $448.20
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX Certificate Grade B University-backed

    Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI

    Offered by Davidson College

    Step up your analytics game and learn one of the most in-demand job skills in the United States. Content rebooted in September 2023!

    $249.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C Lowest price here

    The Power of Storytelling: How to Visualize Data in the Cloud

    Offered by Google Cloud

    The Power of Storytelling: How to Visualize Data in the Cloud gives you the skills to translate data into digestible, actionable insights to drive decision-making. From wireframing dashboards to leveraging cloud-native v...

    $29.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    edX Master's Degree Grade C University-backed

    Master of Science-Business in Data, Insights, and Analytics

    Offered by The University of Wisconsin-Madison

    The Master of Science in Business with a focus on Data, Insights, and Analytics is designed for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of how data influences business decisions. Through a blend of theory and...

  8. 8
    edX Certificate Grade C

    Data Analytics and Visualization Capstone Project

    Offered by IBM

    Showcase your data analysis skills to prospective employers by carrying out common tasks performed by data analysts on a data set simulating a real-life business scenario and creating a comprehensive data analysis report...

    $149.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Real Life Applications of Data Analyst Skills

    Offered by Microsoft

    Apply data analyst skills to realistic business scenarios using industry-standard tools. This course enables participants to perform end-to-end data analysis, transform analytical outputs into clear business insights, an...

    $55.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Power BI: Build data models and create reports

    Offered by Microsoft

    This course provides training on building data models and creating reports using Power BI. You will learn how to connect to data, design data models, and create interactive reports and visualizations to analyze and prese...

    $95.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Power BI: Create analytics reports

    Offered by Microsoft

    "Create Analytics Reports with Power BI" teaches the fundamentals of building analytical reports. You will learn how to use Power BI to visualize data and generate reports that provide insights.

    $40.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Data Warehousing and BI Analytics

    Offered by IBM

    This course introduces you to designing, implementing and populating a data warehouse and analyzing its data using SQL & Business Intelligence (BI) tools.

    $99.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Intro Course: Spreadsheets and Statistics

    Offered by edX

    The course walks you through the core features of spreadsheet software, teaching you how to build formulas, create charts, and organise data for analysis. It also introduces fundamental statistical concepts such as measu...

    $99.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade E

    Sustainability Communication Strategies

    Offered by LSE

    Develop practical tools and approaches to help navigate the complexities, challenges, and opportunities involved in communicating about sustainability.

  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade E

    Try It: Explore Google Looker Studio

    Offered by edX

    Google Looker - formerly Google Data Studio - gives you a shortcut to compelling and actionable dashboards that makes your data sing.

Best Reporting Courses on edX compared

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 11 priced courses on this page run from $29.00 to $448.20, with the middle of the range around $99.00 — a spread of $419.20. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 4 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including New York Institute of Finance, University of California, Riverside and Davidson College — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

Frequently asked questions

What topics are covered by the reporting courses on this page?
The courses address a mix of subjects, including corporate social responsibility reporting, financial reporting fundamentals, data extraction with SQL, building dashboards in Power BI, and visual storytelling in the cloud. There are also broader programmes that combine data analytics and business insights.
Who would benefit most from the lower‑priced courses?
Learners seeking an introductory or focused skill, such as basic Power BI reporting or data visualisation basics, may find the $29.00 and $55.00 options suitable. These courses tend to be shorter and target those new to reporting tools.
Are any of the courses part of a larger degree or master’s programme?
Yes, the "Master of Science‑Business in Data, Insights, and Analytics" is a master’s level offering from the University of Wisconsin‑Madison, though its price is not listed. This programme provides a more comprehensive curriculum compared with standalone short courses.
How do the prices vary across the courses?
Prices range from $29.00 for a basic data visualisation course up to $448.20 for the "From Database to Dashboard using SQL and Power BI" course. Some listings do not specify a price, and the figures reflect the provider's listed price at the time of writing.

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