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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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    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel: Learn with Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Document Management, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Project Management, Data Entry, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Chegg Skills

    Practical Prompt Engineering with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Productivity, Communication, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Content Creation, Research, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Hello, Python!

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Creative Designing in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Creative Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Geospatial Mapping

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    384 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Reporting, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Transact-SQL, SQL, Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Database Management, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, Database Administration, Database Systems, Data Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Taipei Medical University

    Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Technical Communication, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, AI Workflows, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Molecular Biology, Natural Language Processing, Biology, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Design of Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Model Optimization, Statistical Software, Mathematical Software, Design Strategies, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Regional Sales, Sales

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Aesthetics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft Excel: Learn with Projects: Coursera
  • Practical Prompt Engineering with AI: Chegg Skills
  • Hello, Python!: Google
  • Creative Designing in Power BI: Microsoft
  • Inferential Statistics: Duke University
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Getting Started with R: Coursera
  • Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics: Taipei Medical University
  • Design of Experiments: Arizona State University
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft

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