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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


  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Business Intelligence Software, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Responsible AI, SQL, Data Analysis, Presentations

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL for Data Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Presentation, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Target Audience, Proposal Development

    4.2 stars, 268 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (268) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Big Data Processing Using Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, Databases, SQL, Query Languages, File I/O, Java, Java Programming, Distributed Computing, Scripting Languages, Performance Tuning, Program Development

    4.6 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.8 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    Edureka

    Learn SQL with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Processing

    3.5 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.5 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    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, Databases, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Database Management Systems, Business Intelligence Software, Analytics, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Histogram

    4.6 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Debugging, ChatGPT, Databases, Data Validation

    4.8 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • L

    Logical Operations

    SQL Querying: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Software, Database Design, Query Languages, Databases, Data Manipulation, Transaction Processing, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    SQL Bootcamp - From Zero to Job-Ready

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Data Engineering Foundations with SQL and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Validation, Data Quality, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Structures, Data Management, Data Transformation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis and Reporting: Excel, QuickSight, and SSRS

    Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft SQL Servers, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, SQL, Data Analysis, Analytics, Automation, Analysis, Business, Design

    4.5 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (18) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Meta

    Advanced MySQL Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Stored Procedure, Database Management, SQL, Transaction Processing, Databases, Database Development, JSON, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 260 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (260) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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