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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, No-Code Development, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence

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    798 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Probability and Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods I

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Statistics and Clustering in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Model Training, Predictive Analytics, R (Software), R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Forecast bikeshare demand using time series models in R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Data Visualization, Statistical Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Rmarkdown, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Revenue Management, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Model Deployment, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Model Training, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Cloud Deployment, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Serverless Computing, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Excel All-in-One For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Proofreading, Data Visualization, Editing, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Productivity Software, Consolidation, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Trend Analysis, Data Entry, Diagram Design, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Doing more with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Marketing Analytics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Tools, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, Meta Ads Manager, Digital Marketing, Data Capture, Application Programming Interface (API), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, Data Integration, Analytics, Facebook, Data Analysis, Advertising

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Gross Profit, Document Management, Business Mathematics

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Management, Case Studies, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics

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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

  • Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity: Microsoft
  • Probability and Statistics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
  • Statistics and Clustering in Python: University of London
  • Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R: Coursera
  • Forecast bikeshare demand using time series models in R: Coursera
  • MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML: Duke University
  • Excel All-in-One For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Doing more with Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Marketing Analytics Foundation: Meta

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