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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


  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Hardening, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Information Technology, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services

    4.8 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Interviewing for DS/AI Roles

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Negotiation, Professional Development, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Compensation and Benefits, Job Evaluation, Data Analysis, Web Presence, Recruitment, Events and Conferences, Data Architecture, AI literacy, Relationship Building, Job Analysis

    4.7 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    R Programming and Tidyverse Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Rmarkdown, R (Software), Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Communication

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Regression Analysis, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Systems, Inventory Control, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Planning, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google

    Always Remember the Stakeholder

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Internal Communications, Discussion Facilitation

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 281 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (281) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Plot (Graphics), Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Data Entry, Data Sharing, Data Import/Export, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Integrity, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Nikolai Schuler

    Microsoft Power BI Desktop - The Practical Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Application Development, Computational Logic

    4.4 stars, 5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Rstudio

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Development

    4.6 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial para decisiones empresariales

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Business Analytics, Generative AI, Culture Transformation, AI Security, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytics, Business Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Organizational Change, Data Science, IT Service Management

    4.4 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Automation

    4.6 stars, 266 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (266) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals: IBM
  • Interviewing for DS/AI Roles: University of California, Irvine
  • R Programming and Tidyverse Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Supply Chain Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Always Remember the Stakeholder: Google
  • GenAI for Everyone: Coursera
  • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Power BI Desktop - The Practical Bootcamp: Nikolai Schuler
  • Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Getting Started with Rstudio: Coursera

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