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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


  • S

    Simplilearn

    Requirement Gathering and Analysis with GenAI Training

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Software Design Documents, Requirements Elicitation, Workflow Management, User Story, Prioritization, Hugging Face, Customer Insights, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Visualization Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Histogram

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Feature Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Communications, Generative AI, Process Flow Diagrams, LLM Application, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Project Documentation, Business Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Proposal Development, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Target Audience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Technologies, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Detail Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Decision Making, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    543 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    CFR: Risk and Threat Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Trend Analysis, Technical Documentation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    How To Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Video Editing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization & Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Transformation, Data Literacy, Presentations, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Star Schema, Data Integration, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Foundations using R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Requirement Gathering and Analysis with GenAI Training: Simplilearn
  • Data Visualization Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture: SkillUp
  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • Data Mining Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • CFR: Risk and Threat Analysis: CertNexus
  • How To Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft Powerpoint: Coursera

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