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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


  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Applied Statistics for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Histogram, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sampling (Statistics), LLM Application, Spreadsheet Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Visualize Data Using Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Real Time Data, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply Statistical Methods Using Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Performance Analysis, Statistical Inference, Quality Control, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Strategy, Team Management, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Data Preparation and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    How to Create and Explore a Data Set

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistics, Data Management, Research, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Must-Know Concepts - Basic requirements for data analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Analytics, Probability Distribution, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Python Programming, Technical Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Data Management and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    944 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Master SQL for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Applied Statistics for Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
  • Analyze and Visualize Data Using Power BI: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Analyze and Apply Statistical Methods Using Minitab: EDUCBA
  • Managing Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Preparation and Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • How to Create and Explore a Data Set: American Psychological Association
  • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Must-Know Concepts - Basic requirements for data analysis: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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