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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Risk Management and Market Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Financial Market, Risk Management, Futures Exchange, Risk Analysis, Financial Services, Financial Trading, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Market Liquidity, Financial Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Market Dynamics, Probability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Network Modeling and Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Model Evaluation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Critical Path Analysis Using Lucidchart

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Dependency Analysis, Diagram Design

    ★ 4.5 (79) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Modeling for Pharma Stock Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sales, Fixed Asset, Working Capital, Business Valuation, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Investment Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Depreciation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Fire And Life Safety, Chemical Engineering, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Electrical Safety, Risk Management, Risk Control, Engineering Analysis, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations, Estimation

    ★ 4.8 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Fixed Income and Bond Valuation Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Investment Banking, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Investment Management, Capital Markets, Investments, Risk Analysis, Banking, Financial Analysis, Securities Trading, Financial Trading, Finance, Market Dynamics, Income Statement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Brand Equity and Brand Performance Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Penny Stock Trading and Market Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Technical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Equities, Composure, Market Analysis, Selling Techniques, Self-Discipline, Emotional Intelligence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Function Point Analysis for Software Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Estimation, Cost Estimation, Functional Requirement, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Functional Specification, Systems Analysis, Software Development Life Cycle, Project Planning, Software Development, Transaction Processing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • X

    Xbox

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Product Management, Persona Development, Target Market, Data Presentation, Product Marketing, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Market Intelligence, Report Writing, Research Reports, Market Opportunities, User Research, Competitive Intelligence, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking

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

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Practical Data Science for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Science, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Financial Data, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Analytics

    ★ 4.8 (31) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Financial Risk Management and Market Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Network Modeling and Analysis in Python: University of Michigan
  • Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark: SkillUp
  • Critical Path Analysis Using Lucidchart: Coursera
  • Financial Modeling for Pharma Stock Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Fixed Income and Bond Valuation Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Brand Equity and Brand Performance Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Penny Stock Trading and Market Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Function Point Analysis for Software Estimation: EDUCBA

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