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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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    EDUCBA

    Apply Bash and AWK for Practical Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Unix Commands, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Command-Line Interface, Data Quality, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cleanse, Analyze and Validate Financial Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Data Cleansing, Case Studies, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Financial Analysis, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Secure your Cloud Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Web Applications, Database Application, Cloud Development, Azure Active Directory, Firewall, Relational Databases, Cloud Management, Key Management, Threat Detection, Authentications, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Data Science con Python e R

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), R Programming, Convolutional Neural Networks, NumPy, R (Software), Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Programming Principles, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Manipulation with dplyr in R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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    Fractal Analytics

    Design Thinking for Data Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Experience Design, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, User Feedback, Solution Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Requirements, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced Tableau Analytics to Real-World Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Market Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Financial Market, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Data Management Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Relational Databases, Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Personally Identifiable Information, Microsoft Excel, Data Governance, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    University of California, Irvine

    Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Histogram, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Migration, Correlation Analysis, Security Controls, Data Quality, Data Management, Database Management, Data Infrastructure, SQL, Data Integrity, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Auditing, Root Cause Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Data Literacy, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Processing, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Data Collection

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Apply Bash and AWK for Practical Data Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Cleanse, Analyze and Validate Financial Data: Coursera
  • Secure your Cloud Data: Microsoft
  • Data Science con Python e R: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Data Manipulation with dplyr in R: Coursera
  • Design Thinking for Data Professionals: Fractal Analytics
  • Apply Advanced Tableau Analytics to Real-World Data: EDUCBA
  • Data Management Capstone Project: SkillUp
  • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine

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