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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


  • B

    Board Infinity

    Data Center Virtualization: Foundations and Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), VMware vSAN, Virtualization, Data Centers, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, vSphere Networking and Storage, Virtual Machines, IT Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Servers, Cloud Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

  • C

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Transform and Validate Real-Time Data Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Power BI, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Quality, Live Streaming, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, PySpark, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, Data Governance, CI/CD, Data Validation, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 69 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (69) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Compliance, Data Privacy & Omni-Channel

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Email Security, Marketing Strategies, HubSpot CRM, Risk Mitigation, Authentications, Marketing Channel, Persona Development, AI Personalization, Campaign Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Compliance Auditing, Data Governance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Python for Data Science with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Pseudocode, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Programming Principles, Data Science, Python Programming, Generative AI, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • C

    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

  • 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
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Data Science and Machine Learning for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Text Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Analytical Skills, Statistical Inference, Unstructured Data, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Center Virtualization: Foundations and Infrastructure: Board Infinity
  • Creating a Data Transformation Pipeline with Cloud Dataprep: Google Cloud
  • Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • Transform and Validate Real-Time Data Fast: Coursera
  • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego
  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysisâ„¢ (CCBA®) Exam Prep: STARWEAVER
  • Compliance, Data Privacy & Omni-Channel: Coursera
  • Python for Data Science with AI: LearnKartS
  • Clean Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench: Coursera

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