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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


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Reporting, Data Presentation, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Sample Size Determination, Exploratory Data Analysis, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Data Management, Debugging, File Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Data Validation in Excel for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Quality, Management Reporting, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Project Management, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Timelines, Data Presentation, Graphing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Process Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Diagram Design, Power BI, Microsoft Visio, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Present Compelling Data Stories with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Peer Review, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Presentations, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Financial Reporting, User Feedback, Business, Stakeholder Communications, Case Studies, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Validation with Alteryx: Testing and Optimization Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Collection, Alteryx, Data Quality, Microsoft Excel, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, Test Tools, Data Loss Prevention

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Advanced Excel Data Processing and VBA Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Data Cleansing, Revenue Forecasting, Management Reporting, Data Validation, Forecasting, Pivot Tables And Charts, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate Excel Data with Power Query and Lookups

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Workflow Management, Data Transformation, Automation, Financial Reporting, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Excel: Validate and Format Data Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Accounting and Finance Software, Standard Accounting Practices, Spreadsheet Software, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze and Transform Data with Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Trend Analysis, Expense Management, Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, Pivot Tables And Charts, Variance Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Budgeting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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

  • Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data: EDUCBA
  • Data Validation in Excel for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft
  • Present Compelling Data Stories with Excel: Coursera
  • Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation: Coursera
  • Data Validation with Alteryx: Testing and Optimization Tools: Coursera
  • Advanced Excel Data Processing and VBA Automation: Coursera
  • Automate Excel Data with Power Query and Lookups: Coursera
  • Excel: Validate and Format Data Fast: Coursera

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