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Beginner Data Analysis Courses

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


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    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Peer Review, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management, File Management, Creativity, Data Processing, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Trend Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Business Mathematics, Power BI, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Timelines, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Informatics, Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Ggplot2, Plotly, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Generative AI, R Programming, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Histogram, Data Visualization Software, Variance Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Data Literacy in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Technical Communication, Histogram

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Management and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Supervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Programming Principles, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Data Analysis with R: Duke University
  • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis: LearnKartS
  • Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making: Rice University
  • Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python: Coursera
  • Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization: Microsoft
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Data Literacy in Practice: SAS

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