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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.


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Popular Beginner Data Analysis Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Hands-On Projects
    Hands-On Projects
    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Python for Non-Data Role

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Project Schedules, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Email Automation, Data Literacy, Data Structures, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (II)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python for Data Science: Real Projects & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Histogram, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Networking, Python Programming, Server Side

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud auf Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Model Deployment, Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Data Preprocessing, Dashboard, Tensorflow, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Apache Spark, Big Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Storage, PySpark, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Warehousing and Integration Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Star Schema, Data Governance, Database Design, Data Management, SQL, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Systems Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Open Data and Intelligent Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Inclusion, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, FinTech, Financial Data, AI Personalization, Mobile Banking, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Open Source Technology, Finance, Business Ethics, Human Centered Design, Interoperability, Real Time Data, Product Design, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Modern Data Architecture Fundamentals with Microsoft Fabric

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Enterprise Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Virtualization, Cloud Storage, Data Transformation, Data Governance, Real Time Data, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Learning for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm

    Build toward a degree

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Microsoft Azure: AI, Infrastructure, and Data Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Databricks, Infrastructure Security, Data Pipelines, Virtual Networking, Azure DevOps, Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Analytics, Active Directory, Network Security, Model Deployment, Python Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Master of Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Use Python for Non-Data Role: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (II): Tsinghua University
  • Python for Data Science: Real Projects & Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques: Packt
  • Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud auf Deutsch: Google Cloud
  • Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Warehousing and Integration Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Open Data and Intelligent Finance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Modern Data Architecture Fundamentals with Microsoft Fabric: Microsoft

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