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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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    Google Cloud

    How to Build a BI Dashboard Using Google Looker Studio and BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    AI CERTs

    AI Foundations & Industry Overview for Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Customer Support, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency, AI literacy, Anomaly Detection, Network Monitoring, AI Integrations, Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Digital Assets, Business Valuation, Management Accounting, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Legal Risk, Financial Modeling, Business Metrics, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Data Analysis, Big Data

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: Formulas, Parameters, and Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Ad Hoc Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Microsoft Access, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Access

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crunch Spatial Stats

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: Running Totals and Cross-Tabs

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Microsoft Access, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: Subreports and Drill-Downs

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Report Writing, Data Sharing, Microsoft Access, Business Intelligence Software, Data Integration, Consolidation, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Editing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: Charts and Functionality Enhancements

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Reporting, Graphing, Microsoft Access, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Futuro de los datos y la tecnología - Echar un vistazo

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Image Analysis, Real Time Data, LLM Application, Analytics, Computer Vision, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis, Automation, Data Presentation, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Run Inference & Hypothesis Tests

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, A/B Testing, Statistical Software, Estimation, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Business Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Mejores Decisiones con Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Compilation, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Synthesis, Business Intelligence, Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Consolidation, Business Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Business Strategy

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Warehousing, Data Presentation, Relational Databases, Database Development, Data Access, Database Management, SQL, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Cloud Computing, Benchmarking, Market Share

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • How to Build a BI Dashboard Using Google Looker Studio and BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • AI Foundations & Industry Overview for Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Crystal Reports: Formulas, Parameters, and Groups: Logical Operations
  • Crunch Spatial Stats: Coursera
  • Crystal Reports: Running Totals and Cross-Tabs: Logical Operations
  • Crystal Reports: Subreports and Drill-Downs: Logical Operations
  • Crystal Reports: Charts and Functionality Enhancements: Logical Operations
  • Futuro de los datos y la tecnología - Echar un vistazo: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Run Inference & Hypothesis Tests: Coursera

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