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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Advanced Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Quality

    4.7 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Prompt Engineering, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Generative Model Architectures, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Data Cleansing

    4.3 stars, 712 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (712) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Data Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Project Planning, Model Optimization, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (31) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 433 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (433) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis with NumPy and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Business Reporting, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Business Analytics, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Performance Analysis, Numerical Analysis

    4.8 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Applied Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, R (Software), Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Box Plots, Histogram, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Plotly, Data Ethics, Plot (Graphics), Generative Model Architectures, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    4.2 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spatial Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Forecasting

    4.6 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Variance Analysis

    4.5 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Customer Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Business Reporting, Performance Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Google Sheets

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Data Analysis Using SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Development, Data Cleansing, Databases, MySQL Workbench

    4.5 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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