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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 Pittsburgh

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Large Language Modeling, Database Management, Model Evaluation, Web Services, Data Ethics, Apache Spark, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Linear Algebra, Data Governance, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Data Literacy, Data Strategy, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Modeling, Business Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Tuning, Ad Hoc Analysis, Query Languages

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    464 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Tensorflow, Statistical Methods, Logistic Regression

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Data & Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Prompt Engineering, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Probability & Statistics, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Literacy, Research, Quantitative Research, Report Writing, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Inference, Probability, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Enterprise Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Modeling, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization with Tableau and Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, AI Personalization, Performance Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Business Metrics

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Advanced XPath for XML Data Navigation

    Skills you'll gain: Extensible Languages and XML, White-Box Testing, Test Script Development, Scenario Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Data Manipulation and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Analysis, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Logistic Regression, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization in Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Visualization, Sales Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Business Process

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Master of Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Creating Business Value with Data and Looker: Google Cloud
  • Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products: University of California San Diego
  • Cloud Data & Application Security: LearnKartS
  • From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistics for Data Science with Python: EDUCBA
  • Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture: SkillUp
  • Data Visualization with Tableau and Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Master Advanced XPath for XML Data Navigation: EDUCBA

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