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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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    Google

    The Power of Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Software, Advanced Analytics, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Probability, Python Programming

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Visualisation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Plotly, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Tree Maps, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Graphing, Scripting Languages, Data Visualization Software, Scalability, Code Reusability, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matlab, Mathematical Software, File I/O, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Python for Data Science with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Processing, AI literacy, Dashboard, Python Programming, Data Science, Computer Programming, Generative AI

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Data Processing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, R (Software), Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, File I/O, NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Applied Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, SQL, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Integration, NumPy, Web Scraping

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Python for Practical Financial Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Financial Data, Market Trend, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Plot (Graphics), Financial Analysis, Technical Analysis, Market Data, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Machine Learning for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Statistics, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Logical Reasoning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Power of Statistics: Google
  • Data Visualisation: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Python for Data Science with AI: LearnKartS
  • Generative AI for Data Analysts: IBM
  • Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau: Packt
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Python: Arizona State University
  • Applied Data Analytics: Edureka
  • Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Apply Python for Practical Financial Data Analysis: EDUCBA

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