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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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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Excel for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Data Visualization, Consolidation, Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Sharing, Data Analysis Software, Data Mapping, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Security, Document Management, Data Management, User Interface (UI)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Content Marketing, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Analysis, Web Presence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Office Excel 2021-2024: Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Spreadsheet Software, Forecasting, Data Analysis Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Automation, Data Mapping, Data Entry, Document Management, Data Security, Data Management, Data Validation, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Macroeconomic Financial Accounts Course 2

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Systems, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Governmental Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, International Finance, Market Data, Corporate Accounting, Economics, Accounting, Fiscal Management, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Management, Public Administration, Financial Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel Functions and References Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Payroll, Data Integrity, Scalability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Master Decision Theory & Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Analytics, Risk Appetite, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Probability, Quantitative Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze and Act on Audience Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Market Research, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Presentations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Target Market, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Spreadsheet Software, Data Capture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply Project Finance Methods and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Loans, Commercial Lending, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Finance, Excel Formulas, Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Management, Microsoft Excel, Cash Flows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Managing and Closing Successfully

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Implementation, Project Management Life Cycle, Change Control, Project Controls, Project Performance, Project Management, Performance Reporting, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Change Requests, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Plan Execution, Report Writing, Team Leadership, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Reporting and Closing Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Project Closure, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Reporting, Project Management, Release Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Team Leadership, Procurement, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Decode Engagement Peaks

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Reporting, Driving engagement, Trend Analysis, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis Tools, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Systems Analysis, Technology Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Communications

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

  • Microsoft Excel for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3: Logical Operations
  • Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success: Packt
  • Microsoft Office Excel 2021-2024: Part 3: Logical Operations
  • Macroeconomic Financial Accounts Course 2: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Excel Functions and References Fast: Coursera
  • Master Decision Theory & Frameworks: Coursera
  • Analyze and Act on Audience Insights: Coursera
  • Analyze and Apply Project Finance Methods and Functions: EDUCBA
  • Project Management: Managing and Closing Successfully: Logical Operations
  • Project Management: Reporting and Closing Projects: Logical Operations

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