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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 Michigan

    Python for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Debugging, Web Scraping, File I/O, Data Store, Data Visualization, Database Software, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Data Presentation, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development

    4.8 stars, 281K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (281K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Sage Publications

    Using Large Datasets for Research

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Data Access, Social Sciences, Data Management, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Brainstorming, AI powered creativity, Email Automation, Ideation, Timelines, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Taking Meeting Minutes, Concision, Large Language Modeling, Business Writing

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, ChatGPT, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

    4.9 stars, 545 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (545) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Key Technologies for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Data Literacy, Cloud Deployment, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Cloud Technologies, Prompt Patterns, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Science, Business

    4.7 stars, 107K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (107K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Unilever

    Supply Chain Management and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Management, Performance Improvement, Customer Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Resource Planning, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Logistics, Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 587 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Transfer Learning Foundations for AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Excel 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Data Cleansing, Data Sharing, Cloud Storage, Organizational Skills, Learning Management Systems, File Management, Data Maintenance, Editing, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Statistics for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Literacy, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Analytics, Data Analysis, Diagnostic Tests, Histogram, Box Plots, Bayesian Statistics, Combinatorics, Risk Modeling

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Introduction to Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence Software, Project Management, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics

    4.7 stars, 499 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (499) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Wrangling, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Predictive Modeling, Productivity Software

    4.9 stars, 64K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (64K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Using Large Datasets for Research: Sage Publications
  • Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks: Google
  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
  • Supply Chain Management and Analytics: Unilever
  • Transfer Learning Foundations for AI Models: Edureka
  • Microsoft Excel 365 Fundamentals: Packt
  • BiteSize Statistics for Absolute Beginners: University of Colorado Boulder

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