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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

    Conditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics)

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

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

    Packt

    Learn Tableau by Working on Exciting Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Portfolio Management, Performance Analysis, Financial Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, File Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Web Services, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Google Sheets

    ★ 4.5 (184) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Debugging Capstone Project: Fixing and Extending Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Vibe coding, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, AI Integrations, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Context Management, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Web Development, Generative AI, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.4 (354) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Synapses, Neurons and Brains

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, Artificial Neural Networks, Life Sciences, Neurology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Psychology, Network Model, Simulations, Anatomy, Healthcare Ethics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, No-Code Development, IT Automation, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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

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

    Stanford University

    AI in Healthcare Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Model Evaluation, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Model Training, Responsible AI, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Patient-centered Care, Artificial Intelligence, Fine-tuning, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.7 (313) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Persona (User Experience), Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Sensory Systems Analysis, Journalism, Mental Health Therapies

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

  • Conditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Learn Tableau by Working on Exciting Dashboards: Packt
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint: Microsoft
  • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables: Coursera
  • Python Debugging Capstone Project: Fixing and Extending Code: University of Michigan
  • Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI: Scrimba
  • Synapses, Neurons and Brains : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed: Coursera
  • AI in Healthcare Capstone: Stanford University

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