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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

    Excel: Validate and Format Data Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Accounting and Finance Software, Standard Accounting Practices, Spreadsheet Software, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Community Development, Scatter Plots, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science

    4.8 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Network Model, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Case Studies, Business Economics, Information Technology, Data Management, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Accounting

    4.6 stars, 120 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (120) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, HubSpot CRM, Storytelling, Data Literacy, B2B Sales, Business Marketing, Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Data Visualization Software, Sales Development, Customer Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Communication, Analytics

    3.3 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.3 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    15 Tips for Landing a Data Science Job

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills, Strategic Sourcing, Data Science, Recruitment, Blogs, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Job Analysis, Gap Analysis, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Follow Through, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Correspondence, Keyword Research, GitHub, Project Portfolio Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Javascript for Beginners: Primitive Data Types

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Web Development, Application Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Patient Data: Medical Office Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Management, Medical Records, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Record Keeping, Document Management, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Records Management, Taxonomy, Regulatory Compliance, Information Assurance, Risk Analysis, Process Mapping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Customer Support Data with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Customer Data Management, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Support, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Service, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Invoicing, User Accounts, Editing

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Importing Data to a Firestore Database

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Cloud Management, Data Migration, Serverless Computing, File Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Database Development

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    AI-Powered Data Pipelines with Deno

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Technology Roadmaps, DevOps, Build Tools, Real Time Data, Development Environment, Data Architecture, TypeScript, Software Documentation, Software Development Tools, Data Processing, Computer Programming Tools, Rust (Programming Language), Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Data Storage Fundamentals with IBM Storage Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Maintenance, File Systems, File Management, Information Management, Servers, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Integrity, Infrastructure Architecture, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Scalability, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Everyday Cybersecurity: Protecting People, Data & Business

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Incident Management, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Security Management, Merchant Services, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Email Security

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Excel: Validate and Format Data Fast: Coursera
  • Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action: University of Minnesota
  • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales: STARWEAVER
  • 15 Tips for Landing a Data Science Job: Madecraft
  • Javascript for Beginners: Primitive Data Types: Coursera
  • Secure Patient Data: Medical Office Management: Coursera
  • Create Customer Support Data with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Importing Data to a Firestore Database: Google Cloud
  • AI-Powered Data Pipelines with Deno: Pragmatic AI Labs

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