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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


  • L

    Logical Operations

    SQL Querying: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Query Languages, Transaction Processing, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Database Software, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Presentation, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    AI-Enhanced Prospecting and Sales Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Selling Techniques, Prospecting and Qualification, Microsoft Copilot, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales, Sales Presentations, Personalized Campaigns, Lead Generation, General Sales Practices, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Customer Communications Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Integrations, Business Research, Quality Control

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MathWorks

    Creating Custom Apps in MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, No-Code Development, UI Components, Interactive Design, Data Sharing, Plot (Graphics)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    AWS Developer: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Kinesis, Application Performance Management, Amazon Web Services, System Monitoring, Cloud Applications, Event Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Real Time Data, Analytics, Debugging, Ad Hoc Analysis, Dashboard Creation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Craft Dashboards & Summaries

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Histogram, Descriptive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Quality, Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Gap Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Discrete Math for Computer Science - Counting & Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Uncover Product Insights: Analyze Engagement Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Reporting, Web Analytics, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Quality Monitoring, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Anomaly Detection, Descriptive Analytics, Customer Engagement, Benchmarking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Activation to Boost Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Correlation Analysis, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Product Strategy, Statistical Modeling, Analytics, Customer Engagement, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Acquisition Management, Predictive Modeling, Marketing Channel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Unlock Product Insights: Analyze and Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree Learning, Research, Investigation, Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply SQL Server Fundamentals for Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Query Languages, Databases, Database Software, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, System Configuration, Software Installation, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Grow Trees & Powerful Ensembles

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Model Deployment, Model Optimization, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Tuning, Feasibility Studies, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Performance Analysis, Statistical Methods, Cost Benefit Analysis, Performance Measurement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon S3, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud API, Key Management, Microservices, Real Time Data, Encryption, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • SQL Querying: Advanced: Logical Operations
  • AI-Enhanced Prospecting and Sales Techniques: Microsoft
  • Creating Custom Apps in MATLAB: MathWorks
  • AWS Developer: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Craft Dashboards & Summaries: Coursera
  • Discrete Math for Computer Science - Counting & Probability: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Uncover Product Insights: Analyze Engagement Metrics: Coursera
  • Analyze Activation to Boost Retention: Coursera
  • Unlock Product Insights: Analyze and Evaluate: Coursera
  • Apply SQL Server Fundamentals for Relational Databases: EDUCBA

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