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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


  • P

    Perplexity

    Data Analysis Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Synthesis, Market Trend, Market Data, Trend Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Market Research, Data Presentation, Research Reports, Analysis, Timelines, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Data Validation, Benchmarking, Reconciliation, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Advanced Data Analysis & Visualization with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Report Writing, Microsoft Copilot, Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Compilation

    4.3 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Integral Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Algorithms

    3.2 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.2 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Applying Python for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Statistics, Data Cleansing, Advanced Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cloudera

    Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Big Data, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Data Management, Amazon S3, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Analytics, Cloud Storage, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis and Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Graphing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Excel Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Excel Macros, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Storytelling, Finance, Business Analytics, Simulations, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (29) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Python Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Database Management, Applied Machine Learning, Databases, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Python Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Big Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Real-World Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Integration, A/B Testing, Data Import/Export, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Git (Version Control System), Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, GitHub, Social Media Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy

    4.3 stars, 100 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (100) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply SPSS Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Analysis Software

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Probability & Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Fiscal Management, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Statistical Visualization, Accruals, Probability, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI-Powered Data Analysis with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, AI Workflows, Microsoft PowerPoint, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Excel Formulas, Data Architecture, Excel Macros, Generative AI, Microsoft Windows

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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