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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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    Coursera

    Data and Machine Learning for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Technical Communication, Technical Product Management, Workflow Management, Program Evaluation, Performance Metric, Agile Project Management, Data Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Project Performance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, R Programming, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply and Analyze Data Using SAS PROC SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Metadata Management, Data Integrity, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Database Management, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Tuning, Data Governance, Debugging, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Data Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    ML Data Pipelines and Communicating AI Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, PySpark, Data Quality, Apache Spark, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Visualization, Data Governance, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Big Data Analytical Platform on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Apache Hive, Distributed Computing, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL

    4.3 stars, 52 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze War Data with Tableau Dashboards and Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Descriptive Analytics, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Data Insights for Healthcare Leadership and Patient Care

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Run Chart, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Epidemiology, Health Care, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Telehealth, Decision Making, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Business Metrics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Data Analytics in Sports Law and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Facility Management, Performance Analysis, Financial Data, Facility Operations, Business Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Management, People Analytics, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Operations Management

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Drive Product Success with Data Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Prioritization, Business Writing, Strategic Decision-Making, Report Writing, Strategic Prioritization, Data Storytelling, Business Priorities, Data Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Writing, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Strategic Communication, Risk Analysis, Product Improvement, Resource Allocation, Trend Analysis, Project Estimation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, Consolidation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, ChatGPT, Statistical Reporting, Data Mapping, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations

    4.8 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (170) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Prep for Machine Learning in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Model Training, Python Programming, Data Science

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hadoop Projects: Analyze Big Data with Hive & Pig

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Data Integration, Data Processing, Enterprise Application Management, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Distributed Computing, Data Import/Export, SQL, Analysis, Data Transformation, Database Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Business Data Using Tableau for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Data and Machine Learning for Technical Product Managers: Coursera
  • Apply and Analyze Data Using SAS PROC SQL: EDUCBA
  • ML Data Pipelines and Communicating AI Insights: Coursera
  • Big Data Analytical Platform on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Analyze War Data with Tableau Dashboards and Stories: EDUCBA
  • Data Insights for Healthcare Leadership and Patient Care: John Wiley & Sons
  • Data Analytics in Sports Law and Team Management: The State University of New York
  • Drive Product Success with Data Decisions: Coursera
  • ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories: Vanderbilt University
  • Data Prep for Machine Learning in Python: Corporate Finance Institute

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