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Beginner Data Analysis Courses

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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Data Visualization, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Maintainability, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Predictive Analytics and Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Regression Analysis, Demand Planning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Customer Insights, Logistic Regression, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Correlation Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of London

    International Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Financial Reporting, Change Management, Data Presentation, Leadership and Management, Professional Networking, Business Mathematics, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Strategy, Professional Development, Professionalism, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, International Finance

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Pennsylvania

    Modeling Risk and Realities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    H2O.ai

    Practical Machine Learning on H2O

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Autoencoders, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Import/Export, Model Optimization, Data Manipulation

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Security, AI Integrations, Threat Modeling, Context Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Security Engineering, Context Management, Interoperability, Agentic systems, Generative AI

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    IA Aplicada al Marketing y Growth Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, E-Commerce, Digital Media Strategy, Canva (Software), Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Target Audience, No-Code Development, Google Gemini, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Business Modeling, Business, Innovation, Client Services, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.7 (446) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Whizlabs

    Google Cloud Bigtable: Designing and Operating Databases

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Operational Databases, Database Administration, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Cloud Storage, Data Access, Cloud Security, Data Storage, Capacity Management, IT Automation, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Content & Knowledge Management

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Document Management, Taking Meeting Minutes, Content Management, Project Documentation, Knowledge Transfer, Technical Writing, Content Management Systems, Content Development and Management, Information Architecture, Content Optimization, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Usability, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud로 애플리케이션 개발하기: 기초

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Development, Cloud API, Cloud Deployment, Google Gemini, CI/CD, Authentications, Containerization, Authorization (Computing), Application Performance Management, Data Storage, Performance Tuning, Cloud Storage, Computer Programming Tools, Data Storage Technologies, Generative AI, Data Store

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Business Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Global Marketing, Business Process, Financial Statement Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Financial Statements, Brand Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Brand Strategy, People Management, Intercultural Competence, Financial Acumen, Leadership, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (377) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    SkillUp

    The DMAIC Framework - Define and Measure Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Project Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Data Collection, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Customer experience improvement, Quality Control, Process Mapping

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · 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 beginner data analysis courses

  • Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins University
  • Predictive Analytics and Forecasting: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • International Business Essentials: University of London
  • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Practical Machine Learning on H2O: H2O.ai
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery: Fractal Analytics
  • IA Aplicada al Marketing y Growth Digital: Universidad de Palermo
  • Google Cloud Bigtable: Designing and Operating Databases: Whizlabs
  • Content & Knowledge Management: Coursera
  • Google Cloud로 애플리케이션 개발하기: 기초: Google Cloud

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