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Data Analysis Courses for Beginners

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.

Popular Beginner Data Analysis Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Gap Analysis, Change Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Planning, Business Process Reengineering, Project Management, Personal Development, Business Process, Process Mapping, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    348 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Infrastructure, Data Store, Databases, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Virtual Environment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Basic Data Processing and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, NumPy, JSON, Python Programming, File I/O

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    PySpark for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Model Optimization, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Training, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Data Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Data Storage, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Logistic Regression

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Legal Risk Mitigation: Proactive Case Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Legal Technology, Responsible AI, Legal Risk, AI literacy, Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Business Process Automation, Automation, Legal Strategy, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analytics, Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Studio: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Data Management

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Cyber Attacks, Usability, Statistical Reporting, Computer Security, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Information Privacy, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Ensure Data Integrity: Build Quality Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Pipelines, YAML, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Molecular Biology, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Research, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Methodologies

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Natural Language Processing, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, AI literacy, Data Storytelling, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Pipelines, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Access Table Design & Data Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Microsoft Access, Database Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Database Management, Data Entry, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro: Coursera
  • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego
  • Basic Data Processing and Visualization: University of California San Diego
  • PySpark for Data Science: Edureka
  • GenAI for Legal Risk Mitigation: Proactive Case Analysis: Coursera
  • Data Studio: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Practice: Packt
  • Ensure Data Integrity: Build Quality Pipelines: Coursera
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

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