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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 at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

    4.6 stars, 7.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Tools & Techniques for Bug Bounties

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Test Tools, Secure Coding, System Configuration, Security Engineering, Linux Administration, Software Installation, GitHub, Proxy Servers, Web Servers, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Data Ethics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Microsoft

    Team Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Customer Service, Service Level, Team Performance Management, Service Management, Team Oriented, Customer Support, Management Reporting, Customer experience improvement, Service Improvement, Team Building, Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Team Management, Customer Success Management, Employee Onboarding, Peer Review, Drive Engagement, Data Analysis, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Context Engineering, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Collaboration, Information Privacy, Productivity, Innovation, Organizational Skills, Business Technologies

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infection Control, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Visualization, Health Policy, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Infectious Diseases, Datamaps, Health Informatics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Health Assessment, Statistics

    4.7 stars, 4.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Laboratory Research, Data Collection, Taxonomy

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    iOS Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Model View Controller, Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Application Design, Memory Management, Application Development, Web Applications, Web Components, Web Services, Real Time Data, Web Design and Development, Web Development, UI Components, Project Implementation, Data Validation, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, AI Integrations, Amazon Web Services, Threat Modeling, Security Controls

    4.5 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (144) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Credit Risk Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Model Evaluation, Credit Risk, Exploratory Data Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Data Preprocessing, Commercial Lending, Risk Control, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Banking, Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Controls, Financial Market, Logistic Regression, Analytics, Cash Flows, Working Capital, Research

    5 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (43) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Accounting, Capacity Management, Operating Cost, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Organizational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Financial Accounting, Operational Analysis, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Operating Budget, Cost Control, Fixed Asset

    4.6 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    MS Excel and Spreadsheet Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Google Workspace, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Productivity Software, Business Reporting, Collaborative Software, Data Maintenance, Data Management, File Management, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Patient Communication, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Professional Development, Empathy, Healthcare Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Medicare, Cultural Responsiveness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Communication, Interoperability, Data Integrity, Time Management

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
  • Ethical Hacking Tools & Techniques for Bug Bounties: Packt
  • Team Effectiveness: Microsoft
  • Prompt Engineering Fundamentals: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
  • iOS Application Development: EDUCBA
  • Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions: Amazon Web Services
  • Credit Risk Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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