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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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    Packt

    Google Analytics 4: Smart Rules for Beginners and Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Analytical Skills, Web Analytics, Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Event Monitoring, Data Collection, Data Capture

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI in Healthcare & Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Science and Research, Machine Learning, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, AI Integrations, Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Regulatory Compliance

    3 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Gemini, Data Analysis Software, Google Gemini, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Self Service Technologies

    4.6 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Neural Networks for Car Price Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Model Training, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    DeepSeek R1 AI: 25 Real World Projects in AI for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Analytics, LLM Application, Customer Analysis, Job Analysis, Deepseek, Grammar, Customer Support, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Case Studies, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Variance Analysis, Data Manipulation

    4.8 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Industrial Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Performance Analysis, Staff Management, Performance Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, People Development, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Team Motivation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Master Microsoft Excel with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI in Government

    Skills you'll gain: Public Administration, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Transformation, Fraud detection

    4.7 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Network Analysis, Public Health, Network Model, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics

    4.6 stars, 205 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (205) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Tableau Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis

    4.9 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft R Programming for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Version Control, Leaflet (Software), Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Reporting, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, R (Software), Data Wrangling

    4.2 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Google Analytics 4: Smart Rules for Beginners and Analysts: Packt
  • AI in Healthcare & Drug Discovery: AI CERTs
  • Introduction to Looker: Google Cloud
  • Apply Neural Networks for Car Price Prediction: EDUCBA
  • DeepSeek R1 AI: 25 Real World Projects in AI for Beginners: Packt
  • Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel: Coursera
  • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
  • Master Microsoft Excel with Copilot: LearnKartS
  • AI in Government: AI CERTs
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University

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