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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


  • T

    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Semiconductors, Building Codes, Engineering Calculations, Financial Modeling, Environmental Issue

    4.8 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Market Research, Marketing, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Generative AI, Content Marketing

    4.4 stars, 101 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (101) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, Memory Management

    4.5 stars, 6.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Developing AI Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Legal Risk, Compliance Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Business Ethics, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Team Building, Data Science

    4.2 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Engineering Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Team Management, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Using BigQuery in the Google Cloud Console

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Access

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Spreadsheets for Beginners using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Expense Management

    4.7 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Global Procurement and Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supply Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Negotiation, Supplier Quality Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Vendor Relationship Management, Price Negotiation, Procurement, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Market Analysis, Supplier Risk Management, Purchasing, Request for Proposal

    4.7 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Yellow Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Data Collection, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Kaizen Methodology, Process Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Probability Distribution, Regression Analysis, Project Design, Quality Assessment, Project Schedules, Business Process, Project Management

    4.7 stars, 4.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de usuario a explorador de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Extract, Transform, Load, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Package and Software Management, Graphing, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Numerical Analysis

    3.6 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estadística y probabilidad: principios de Inferencia

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    3.1 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.1 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Systems Analysis, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Interoperability, Data Literacy, Data Sharing, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

    4.3 stars, 610 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (610) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York
  • ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research: Coursera
  • C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Project Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Using BigQuery in the Google Cloud Console: Google Cloud
  • Spreadsheets for Beginners using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Global Procurement and Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Python: de usuario a explorador de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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