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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Project Risk Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Management, Regression Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Management

    4.5 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (50) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Unix Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix Shell, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Cloud Hosting, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File Management

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Working with BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization, Big Data, SQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Analytics

    4.3 stars, 277 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (277) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Branding, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Brand Strategy, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, Statistical Methods

    4.7 stars, 6.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Legal Technology, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 8.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Multimodal Prompts, AI powered creativity, Education Software and Technology, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital pedagogy, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, AI Integrations, Information Privacy

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.8 stars, 41K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (41K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Workforce Development, Context Engineering, Job Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Customer Analysis, Operations, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Operational Excellence, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Branding, Marketing, People Management, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance

    4.7 stars, 27K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (27K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, MarTech, Data Architecture, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization

    4.7 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundational Mathematics for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Software, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction

    4.9 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Sourcing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Business Analytics, Contract Negotiation, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization: SkillUp
  • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
  • Working with BigQuery: Coursera
  • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
  • Prompt Engineering for Law: Vanderbilt University
  • Generative AI for Educators: IBM
  • Crash Course on Python: Google
  • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
  • Business Foundations: University of Pennsylvania
  • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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