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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


  • C

    Coursera

    SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Store, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Relational Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Apache Hadoop, Data Warehousing, Databases, Data Lakes, SQL, Data Governance, Database Design, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Science

    ★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Analyze Data to Answer Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Consolidation, Excel Formulas, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Quality, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Database Management, User Feedback

    ★ 4.6 (12K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Governance, SQL, Data Presentation, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Architecture, Data Literacy, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, JSON

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, SQL, Data Transformation, Network Performance Management, Data Persistence, Data Analysis, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    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

    ★ 4.5 (52) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced SAS Programming, Macros & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Predictive Analytics, Automation, Data Analysis Software, Data Integration, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Debugging, Change Control, Data Validation, Feature Engineering, Analytical Skills, SQL, Report Writing, Data Store, Analysis, Analytics, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Health Informatics, Performance Tuning, Data Access, Databases, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Database Management Systems, Clinical Data Management, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Databases, Data Integration, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, Data Storage Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Meta

    Advanced MySQL Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Stored Procedure, Database Management, SQL, Transaction Processing, Databases, Database Development, JSON, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Advanced Analytics, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Data Scientists and Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Data-Driven Marketing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Query Languages, SQL

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Processing, AI Integrations, Debugging, AI Workflows, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Data Analysis, SQL

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data: Coursera
  • Introduction to Data Engineering: IBM
  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Applied Data Analytics: Edureka
  • Advanced SAS Programming, Macros & Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced MySQL Topics: Meta

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