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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


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    Packt

    Data Preparation and Visualization with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard Creation, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Data Cleansing, Data Sharing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Data Meets Design – Business PowerPoint Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Storytelling, Diagram Design, Action Oriented, Concision, Branding

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Business Data Using Advanced Power BI Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization, Analysis, Data Management, Business Reporting, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence Software, Security Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Clean Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Databases, Data Quality, Relational Databases, Data Entry

    4.7 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Data-Driven Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Storytelling, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Marketing Planning, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Analysis, Web Presence, Business Ethics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Transforming with Data Analytics and Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Applied Machine Learning, Business Modeling, Analytics, Organizational Change, Machine Learning Software, Technology Strategies, Customer Insights, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Machine Learning, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Financial Data with Python for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Analytics, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Storytelling, Python Programming, Data Wrangling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Landing.AI for Beginners: Build Data Visualization AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Cloud Deployment, Image Analysis, Application Deployment, Model Training, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Dynamic Dashboards: Report and Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Concision, Design Reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Office

    4.5 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (31) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 99 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (99) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Scala Programming, Data Integration, Command-Line Interface, AWS Kinesis, Apache Hive, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Apache Cassandra, Data Pipelines, Java, Distributed Computing, Query Languages, IntelliJ IDEA

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Preparation and Visualization with Power BI: Packt
  • Data Meets Design – Business PowerPoint Skills: Packt
  • Analyze Business Data Using Advanced Power BI Techniques: EDUCBA
  • Clean Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Data-Driven Social Media Marketing: EDUCBA
  • Transforming with Data Analytics and Organization: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Analyze Financial Data with Python for Decision Making: EDUCBA
  • Landing.AI for Beginners: Build Data Visualization AI Models: Coursera
  • Dynamic Dashboards: Report and Visualize Data: Coursera
  • Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation: Coursera

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