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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


  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Biochemical Assays, Research, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques

    3.7 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.7 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI & Data Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Power BI, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Dashboard Creation, AI Personalization, Customer experience improvement, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Data Management, Customer Service, Personalized Service, Analytical Skills, Data Validation, Data Analysis, AI Integrations, Data Integrity, Performance Analysis, Data Quality, Customer Communications Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Data Engineering Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, MongoDB, IBM Cognos Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, NoSQL, Apache Spark, IBM DB2, Big Data, Dashboard Creation, Data Integration, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Database Architecture and Administration, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 143 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (143) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Basic Data Processing and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, NumPy, JSON, Python Programming, File I/O

    4.3 stars, 201 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (201) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Data Cleansing, Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation

    4.7 stars, 85 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (85) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Data Analytics

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

    4.4 stars, 255 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (255) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Data Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, digital literacy, Analytical Skills, Information Privacy, Business Ethics, Social Justice, Behavioral Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Medical Privacy, European History, Economics, Information Architecture, Social Sciences, Business, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Case Studies, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Interviewing Skills, AI Enablement, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Intelligence, Portfolio Management, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Presentations

    4.8 stars, 20K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Nanjing University

    Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Science, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Access, NumPy, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Programming Principles

    4.1 stars, 378 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (378) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Data Analytics with Teradata

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Administration, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Data Store, JSON, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Data Architecture, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    MS Project for Planning and Performance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Resource Allocation, Project Management Software, Management Reporting, Project Controls, Calendar Management, Milestones (Project Management), Resource Management, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Earned Value Management, Project Planning, Performance Metric, Workflow Management, Performance Analysis, Project Management, Performance Reporting, Process Optimization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • AI & Data Insights: Microsoft
  • Data Analytics for Students: Madecraft
  • Data Engineering Capstone Project: IBM
  • Basic Data Processing and Visualization: University of California San Diego
  • CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner: CertNexus
  • Google Cloud Data Analytics: Google Cloud
  • Data Ethics: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study: Google
  • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University

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