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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Soccer Data Ingestion

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, Java Programming, Software Testing, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Performance Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Ensure Data Integrity: Build Quality Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Pipelines, YAML, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Cyber Attacks, Usability, Statistical Reporting, Computer Security, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Information Privacy, Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (132) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Legal Risk Mitigation: Proactive Case Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Legal Technology, Responsible AI, Legal Risk, AI literacy, Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Business Process Automation, Automation, Legal Strategy, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analytics, Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing Data Models with LookML

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence Software, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Persistence

    ★ 4.7 (72) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Responsible AI, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Data Governance, Gemini, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Gemini, Dashboard Creation, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management

    ★ 4.5 (238) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • C

    Coursera

    PowerBI: Visualize & Publish Data

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Power BI, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Data Validation, Data Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Biostatistics Study Design and Analysis for Grant Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Science and Research, Data Collection, Statistical Modeling

    ★ 5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Data Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Management Reporting, IT Management, Information Management, Data Management, Data Entry, Technical Communication, Project Documentation, Project Management Office (PMO), Data Architecture, Stakeholder Communications, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Agile Project: Product Prototype Touchpoint Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Wireframing, Product Roadmaps, Journey Mapping, Agile Methodology, Customer experience improvement, Agile Project Management, Persona Development, Prototyping, Experience Design, User Story, Product Development, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Product Strategy, Process Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (92) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Importing Data into R

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, R (Software), Relational Databases, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, R Programming, Databases, Microsoft Excel

    ★ 4.6 (19) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • BigQuery Soccer Data Ingestion: Google Cloud
  • Data Structures and Performance: University of California San Diego
  • Ensure Data Integrity: Build Quality Pipelines: Coursera
  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GenAI for Legal Risk Mitigation: Proactive Case Analysis: Coursera
  • Developing Data Models with LookML: Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Data Analytics: Google Cloud
  • PowerBI: Visualize & Publish Data: Coursera
  • Biostatistics Study Design and Analysis for Grant Writing: University of Colorado System
  • Build Data Tables : Coursera

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