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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining

    4.7 stars, 4.8K reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (4.8K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Madecraft

    Basics of Data Visualization Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Box Plots, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Probability Distribution

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Inference, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability, Big Data

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, SAS (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Statistical Inference

    4.5 stars, 417 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (417) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Excel Skills for Data Analysis Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Business, Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Graphing, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Transform, Analyze, and Report Data with R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Model Evaluation, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, R Programming, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Statistical Modeling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing

    4.6 stars, 343 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Sampling (Statistics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Variance Analysis

    4.7 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics

    4.4 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

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

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Stats: Data and Descriptive Statistics 

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Descriptive Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Data Collection, Variance Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply R for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Analytical Skills, Ggplot2, Data Storytelling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Business Analytics, Data Analysis

    5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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