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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Python and Statistics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Plotly, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Seaborn, Data Science, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, NumPy, Probability, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Leeds

    Statistical Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Software, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Data Collection, Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software

    4.8 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Analytics, Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Digital Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Research, Report Writing, Focus Group

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Plots Creation using Matplotlib Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Structures

    3.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (9) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: NumPy and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, AI Personalization, OpenAI API, Data Analysis, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Manipulation, Prototyping, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R (Software), Markov Model, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Simulations, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Test Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 69 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (69) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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 stars, 400 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Experimentation, Data Analysis, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 193 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (193) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python: Logistic Regression & Supervised ML

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, NumPy, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization

    4.4 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    t-Tests of Hypotheses About Means

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Research, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python and Statistics Foundations: Edureka
  • Statistical Methods: University of Leeds
  • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
  • Plots Creation using Matplotlib Python: Coursera
  • BiteSize Python: NumPy and Pandas: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding: Coursera
  • Bayesian Statistics: Capstone Project: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning: Coursera
  • Business Management Essentials: Illinois Tech
  • Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology: American Psychological Association

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