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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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    Coursera

    Storytelling With Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Data Visualization, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Business Communication, Action Oriented, Drive Engagement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Specifications: Goals and Conflict Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, System Requirements, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, System Monitoring, Health Informatics, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    385 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, SQL, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Large Language Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Databases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    S

    Starweaver

    Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Manufacturing and Production, Six Sigma Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Production Management, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Analysis, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sustainable Systems, Operations Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Business Acumen

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    M

    MathWorks

    Data Science Companion

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Geographic Information Systems, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Matlab, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Simplilearn

    Business Analysis Excel Tools and CCBA Training

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Management, Business Systems Analysis, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Engagement, Excel Formulas, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Data Analysis, Data Validation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, Google Sheets, SQL, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    328 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    P

    Packt

    The Complete Business Analysis Fundamentals Course

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Project Management, Requirements Elicitation, Business Planning, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Teams, ChatGPT

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Management, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows, Product Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Shiny (R Package), R Programming, Leaflet (Software), Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Data Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Histogram, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Storytelling With Data: Coursera
  • Requirements Specifications: Goals and Conflict Analysis: University of Colorado System
  • Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI Data Analyst: Vanderbilt University
  • Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide : Starweaver
  • Financial Statements: Duke University
  • Data Science Companion: MathWorks
  • Business Analysis Excel Tools and CCBA Training: Simplilearn
  • Google Data Analytics: Google
  • The Complete Business Analysis Fundamentals Course: Packt

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