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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Infographics, Data Visualization, Anomaly Detection, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Automation

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Logistic Regression, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Statistics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Sample Size Determination, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Logistic Regression, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Box Plots, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Probability, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Probability, Big Data, Decision Tree Learning

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis with NumPy and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Reporting, Jupyter, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Data Processing, Management Reporting, Business Analytics, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Data Analysis with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Histogram, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Power BI: Data Analysis Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaboration, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Access, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Data Quality

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis: Microsoft
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Wesleyan University
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Macquarie University
  • Data Analysis with Python: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Exploratory Data Analysis: University of Leeds
  • Statistical Methods and Data Analysis : O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
  • Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with NumPy and Pandas: EDUCBA
  • Data Analysis with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner

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