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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


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    Packt

    PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Analyst Certification Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Data Management, Data Presentation, Security Management, Model Optimization, Advanced Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2026 EDITION

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Dashboard, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Import/Export, Relational Databases, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    CertNexus

    Follow a Machine Learning Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Collection, AI Workflows, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Analysis, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Process Management

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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Excel Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Productivity Software, Data Security, Data Management, Workflow Management, File Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    American Psychological Association

    Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size Determination, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Research, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Predictive Modeling, People Analytics, Scripting, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Scripting Languages, R (Software), Trend Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Employee Retention, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Leeds

    Statistical Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Software, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Data Collection, Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Step Into SQL with Jupyter Notebooks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), MySQL, Query Languages, Jupyter, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Coursera

    Excel Functions and References Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Payroll, Data Integrity, Scalability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Decode Engagement Peaks

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Reporting, Driving engagement, Trend Analysis, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Unilever

    Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Data Presentation, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Google Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Mastering Advanced SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Generative AI, Maintainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Analyst Certification Guide: Packt
  • Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2026 EDITION: Packt
  • Follow a Machine Learning Workflow: CertNexus
  • Excel Essentials: Packt
  • Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test: American Psychological Association
  • Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows: Coursera
  • Statistical Methods: University of Leeds
  • Step Into SQL with Jupyter Notebooks: Coursera
  • Excel Functions and References Fast: Coursera
  • Decode Engagement Peaks: Coursera

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