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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


  • M

    Meta

    Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Google Sheets, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Marketing Analytics, Data Manipulation, SQL

    4.6 stars, 299 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (299) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Logistic Regression, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistics

    4.4 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data Analysis, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Variance Analysis

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation

    4.7 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (105) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Data Import/Export

    4.7 stars, 380 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (380) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Business Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Data Analysis, Presentations, Analytical Skills, Management Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analytics, Analysis, Excel Formulas, Proposal Development, Business Analysis, Data Ethics, Business Reporting, Data Science, Decision Support Systems, Business Operations, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Power BI: Data Analysis Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Analysis Software, Collaboration, Data Cleansing

    4.4 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Data Management, Problem Solving

    4.4 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • L

    Logical Operations

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Datamaps, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Office, Geospatial Mapping, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software

    4.2 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (23) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Business Requirements, Data Preprocessing, Automation

    4.8 stars, 4.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Classification Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Business Risk Management

    4.2 stars, 4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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