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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

    Project Finance, EMI and Loan Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Financial Modeling, Loans, Financial Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Finance, Retail Banking, Feasibility Studies, General Lending, Analysis, Investment Banking, Excel Formulas, Risk Modeling, Banking, Business Valuation, Equities, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Project Schedules

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Regression Analysis - Fundamentals & Practical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Microsoft Excel, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, Model Evaluation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Financial Acumen, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Powered Data & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Presentations, Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Anthropic Claude, Microsoft Excel, Business Research, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Business Reporting, ChatGPT, Performance Reporting, Data Cleansing, Google Workspace, Stakeholder Communications, Financial Reporting, Visual Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Madecraft

    Data Analytics for Students

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Marketing Analytics, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization & Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Presentations, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Star Schema, Data Integration, Business Intelligence Software, Microsoft Excel, Usability, Business Intelligence, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Business Analysis: Excel, KPIs & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Process Modeling, Regression Analysis, Business Metrics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Metric, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Marketing Data & Reporting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data-Driven Marketing, Spreadsheet Software, Campaign Management, Marketing Channel, Microsoft Excel, Looker (Software), Marketing Analytics, Data Storytelling, Performance Reporting, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Cleansing, Data Quality, SQL

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Madecraft

    Visualizing Data in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Transformation, Presentations, Consolidation, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Business Analysis Excel Tools and CCBA Training

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Solution Design, Data Analysis, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    PwC

    Data Visualization with Advanced Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Database Development, Databases, Business Analysis Tools, Data Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Analysis Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Financial Analyst: AI, Excel, and Power BI Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Risk Management Framework, Capital Budgeting, Supervised Learning, Risk Management, Financial Auditing, Variance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Predictive Modeling, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Project Finance, EMI and Loan Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Regression Analysis - Fundamentals & Practical Applications: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups: Yonsei University
  • AI Powered Data & Analytics: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Data Analytics for Students: Madecraft
  • Data Visualization & Business Intelligence: Coursera
  • AI-Powered Business Analysis: Excel, KPIs & GenAI: Coursera
  • Marketing Data & Reporting Essentials: Coursera
  • Visualizing Data in Excel: Madecraft
  • Business Analysis Excel Tools and CCBA Training: Simplilearn

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