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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


  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Case Studies, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Digital Analysis, Agile Methodology, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.7 (151) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Data Processing, Machine Learning, and Model Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Model Deployment, Data Transformation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unsupervised Learning, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Data Science, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Technical Communication, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Web Scraping, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Descriptive Statistics, Data Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Analysis

    ★ 4 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Interactive Statistical Data Visualization 101

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, Interactive Data Visualization, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence Software, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

    ★ 4.7 (78) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Data Center Advanced Services

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Ansible, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, IT Automation, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Architecture, Terraform, Infrastructure Architecture, Automation, Virtualization, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Big Data Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Data Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hive, Data Store, Data Lakes, Data Storage Technologies, MongoDB, Databases, Data Ethics, Data Architecture, Database Management Systems, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    Edureka

    Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer: DP-700 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Real Time Data, Data Lakes, Capacity Management, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Transact-SQL, Apache Spark, Data Transformation, Data Security, Event Monitoring, Microsoft Copilot, Continuous Monitoring, Data Analysis, Workflow Management, SQL, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Warehouse Operations, Warehouse Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Data Visualization with Matplotlib

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Image Quality, Software Installation

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Kibana Projects: Data Analytics & Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Kibana, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, System Monitoring, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Web Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Decision Support Systems, Data Analysis, Automation, Business Intelligence, IT Automation, Content Performance Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Science

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Financial Data Using Advanced Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics, Economics, International Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Supply And Demand, Probability, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Policy, Market Data, Financial Trading, Market Trend, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Consumer Behaviour, Risk Analysis, Finance, Business

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Performance Engineering for Data Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Disaster Recovery, Database Management, PySpark, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Performance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Management, Resource Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills: University of Glasgow
  • Data Processing, Machine Learning, and Model Evaluation: John Wiley & Sons
  • Data Science Fundamentals, Part 1: Pearson
  • Interactive Statistical Data Visualization 101: Coursera
  • Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation: SkillUp
  • Cisco Data Center Advanced Services : Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Big Data Technologies: Illinois Tech
  • Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer: DP-700 Exam Prep: Edureka
  • Mastering Data Visualization with Matplotlib: EDUCBA
  • Kibana Projects: Data Analytics & Visualization: EDUCBA

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