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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Prioritization, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Internal Auditing, External Auditing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Model Training, Machine Learning, GitHub

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Spatial Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Information Privacy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    326 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Integration and Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), Query Languages, PostgreSQL

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Science for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization Software, Statistics, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Privacy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Journalism, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    719 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Certified Business Analysis Professional Practice Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process, Business Requirements, Timelines, Simulation and Simulation Software, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Customer Relationship Management, Risk Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Visionary, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Development, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Process Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Process Reengineering, Adaptability, Diagram Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Business Analysis Frameworks for Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis, Product Management, Requirements Management, Release Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Communication Planning, Project Planning, Agile Methodology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Sorting Algorithms, Complexity Analysis, and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Numerical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Performance Tuning, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    CFR: Incident Analysis, Response, and Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Network Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Digital Analysis, Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data Visualization Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Mapping

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness: Coursera
  • Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Big Data Integration and Processing: University of California San Diego
  • Data Science for Professionals: Coursera
  • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional Practice Exam: LearnKartS
  • Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro: Coursera
  • Business Analysis Frameworks for Project Managers: LearnKartS
  • Sorting Algorithms, Complexity Analysis, and Optimization: Packt

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