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Beginner Data Analysis Courses

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 Michigan

    Data Structures for Designers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Python Programming, Linear Algebra

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Requirements, People Development, Change Requests, Solution Delivery, Business Process, Business Strategies, Project Management, Business Modeling, Communication Planning, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Encryption, IT Automation, Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced SQL for Data Pipeline Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Validation, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, JSON, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning, Data Quality, Verification And Validation, Dashboard, Scripting, Systems Integration, Dimensionality Reduction

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data and Machine Learning for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Technical Communication, Technical Product Management, Workflow Management, Program Evaluation, Performance Metric, Agile Project Management, Data Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Project Performance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, R Programming, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Creating a Data Transformation Pipeline with Cloud Dataprep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Import/Export, Extract, Transform, Load, Exploratory Data Analysis, Cloud-Based Integration, Google Analytics

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Management for Analytics Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Systems, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Metadata Management, Database Management, Databases, Database Administration, Data Management, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Unified Modeling Language, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Dependency Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Cleanse, Analyze and Validate Financial Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Financial Data, Data Cleansing, Case Studies, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Financial Analysis, Data Import/Export, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing Architecture, Big Data, Wireless Networks, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Live Streaming, Cloud Platforms, Analytics, Telecommunications, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices

    4.7 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Navigation and Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Mobile Development, UI Components, Data Store, Animations, Data Persistence, Data Storage, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, Context Management, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Agile Dashboards for Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Demand Planning, Dashboard, Market Opportunities, Business Metrics, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Agile Methodology, Real Time Data, Management Reporting, Business Intelligence, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Relational Databases, Database Software, Data Presentation, Database Management Systems, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Databases, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Query Languages, Performance Tuning

    4.2 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Data Structures for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan
  • IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Exam Prep: STARWEAVER
  • AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance: Whizlabs
  • Advanced SQL for Data Pipeline Optimization: Coursera
  • Data and Machine Learning for Technical Product Managers: Coursera
  • Creating a Data Transformation Pipeline with Cloud Dataprep: Google Cloud
  • Data Management for Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Cleanse, Analyze and Validate Financial Data: Coursera
  • Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data: Yonsei University
  • Advanced Navigation and Data Handling: Packt

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