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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


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    Corporate Finance Institute

    SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Query Languages, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation

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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management, File Management, Creativity, Data Processing, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Alteryx for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Spatial Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Geographic Information Systems, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Mapping, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas

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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Technology Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management

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    353 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Spreadsheet Software, Timelines, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intuit

    Financial Statement Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Analysis, Business Metrics, General Accounting, Cash Flows, Sales Tax, Accounts Payable, Equities, Payroll

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    772 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    How to Use Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Matplotlib, Data Storage, Data Science, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Python Programming, File Management, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming

    4.7
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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 Inference, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Histogram, Data Visualization Software, Variance Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Credit Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Risk Analysis, Consumer Lending, Financial Accounting, Analysis, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Loans, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Financial Acumen, Market Data, Risk Management, Equities, Cash Flows

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Applied Statistics for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Large Language Modeling, LLM Application

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Informatics, Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner data analysis courses

  • SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute
  • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Alteryx for Beginners: Packt
  • Introduction to Business Analysis: IBM
  • Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Financial Statement Analysis: Intuit
  • How to Use Data: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Python: Arizona State University
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Fundamentals of Credit Analysis : Starweaver

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