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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


  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Scientific Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Data Analysis, Model Training, SQL, Python Programming

    ★ 4.2 (923) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL für Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    ★ 4.2 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Decision Support Systems, Relational Databases, Database Development, Business Intelligence Software, Data Modeling, Performance Measurement, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL, Star Schema, Data Governance, Oracle Databases, Data Integration, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.5 (4.1K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Transform Data: SQL Window Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Transformation, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Pipelines, SQL, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Pipelines, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Google Workspace, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Management

    ★ 4.3 (126) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Query Languages, Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Management, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.8 (531) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Google Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Databases, Data Warehousing, Stakeholder Communications, Data Visualization, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Professional Development, Data Analysis, SQL

    ★ 4.8 (8.1K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Duke University

    Managing Big Data with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Management, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Query Languages, Databases, Business Analytics, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management

    ★ 4.7 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Meta

    Working with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, SQL, React Native, Database Management, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Relational Databases, Data Persistence, Mobile Development, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Application Development, Authentications

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Databases for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Development, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Database Software, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Pipeline Engineering & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Apache Airflow, Star Schema, Data Storytelling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Pipelines, JSON, Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Business Intelligence, Data Validation, Data Quality, Performance Improvement, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Automate, Analyze, and Validate Data Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Pipelines, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, SQL, Failure Analysis, Scalability, Root Cause Analysis, Metadata Management, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Science at Scale: University of Washington
  • SQL für Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence: University of Colorado System
  • Transform Data: SQL Window Functions: Coursera
  • Data Analytics and Visualization: Google Cloud
  • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera
  • Google Business Intelligence: Google
  • Managing Big Data with MySQL: Duke University
  • Working with Data: Meta
  • Databases for Data Scientists: University of Colorado Boulder

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