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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


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    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, Dashboard Creation, Presentations, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Star Schema, Data Integration, Business Intelligence Software, Microsoft Excel, Usability, Business Intelligence, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Analitik Data Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Ethics, Ggplot2, Data Validation, Query Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Database Management, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Madecraft

    Data Analytics for Students

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Marketing Analytics, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Quantitative Tools for Risk and Decision Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Estimation, Risk Management, Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Probability, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Prioritization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Wireshark 101: Packet Analysis Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Support, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Security, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Cryptocurrency Trading and Technical Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Blockchain, Financial Trading, Market Data, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Securities Trading, FinTech, Digital Assets, Investments, Cryptographic Protocols, Risk Management, Key Management, Business Modeling, Asset Management, Encryption, Financial Market, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Business Case Writing with Analysis and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Business Writing, Gap Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Estimation, Business Consulting, Consulting, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Management Consulting, Organizational Strategy, Business, Case Management, Finance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Methods

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

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISACA

    Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, AI Product Strategy, Compliance Auditing, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Machine Learning Methods

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Data Management in R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Tidyverse (R Package), R (Software), Data Transformation, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Processing, SPSS, Spatial Analysis, Text Mining, Data Import/Export, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, STATA (Software), Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Cluster Analysis, Association Mining, and Model Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Methods, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Scatter Plots, Market Analysis, Classification Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Business Analysis: Excel, KPIs & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Process Modeling, Regression Analysis, Business Metrics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Metric, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Visualization & Business Intelligence: Coursera
  • Analitik Data Google: Google
  • Data Analytics for Students: Madecraft
  • Quantitative Tools for Risk and Decision Analysis: John Wiley & Sons
  • Wireshark 101: Packet Analysis Essentials: Pearson
  • Cryptocurrency Trading and Technical Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Business Case Writing with Analysis and Frameworks: EDUCBA
  • Data Mining Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation: ISACA
  • Data Management in R: Sage Publications

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