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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

    Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Case Studies, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Variance Analysis, Data Manipulation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    352 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Grant Writing for Health Researchers

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Proposal Development, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Research Design, Science and Research, Resource Allocation, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Biz Dev: Identifying Growth Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Market Research, Trend Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Market Trend, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Sustainable Business, Forecasting, AI Integrations, Strategic Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Statements in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, SQL, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Matlab and Simulink Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Data Visualization, Engineering Practices, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming, Data Integration

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Gestión del análisis de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Management, Data Literacy, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Inference, Team Management, Statistical Modeling, Data Synthesis, Data Presentation, Team Leadership, Statistical Methods, Communication, Model Evaluation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Credit Default Prediction with Python: Apply & Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Credit Risk, Model Training, Predictive Analytics, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Logistic Regression, Statistical Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainable Development, Data Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Professional Development, Contract Management, Waste Minimization, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Project Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Shell Script, Computer Systems, Big Data, Linux Commands, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, File Systems, Computing Platforms, Linux, Performance Testing, Scripting, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Capacity Management, File Management

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    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    167 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Bayesian Statistical Concepts and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Network Model, Simulations, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of North Texas

    Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research and Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Business Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Data Analysis courses

  • Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel: Coursera
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • Grant Writing for Health Researchers: University of Colorado System
  • GenAI for Biz Dev: Identifying Growth Opportunities: Coursera
  • Financial Statements in Power BI: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Matlab and Simulink Basics : Starweaver
  • Gestión del análisis de datos: Johns Hopkins University
  • Credit Default Prediction with Python: Apply & Analyze: EDUCBA
  • Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder

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