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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


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    Coursera

    Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    392 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Perform exploratory data analysis on retail data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Customer Analysis, Analytical Skills, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Conducting Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Business Metrics, Data Presentation, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Tableau Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Architecture

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Applied AI: Data Analysis, Workflows, and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cost Benefit Analysis, Problem Solving, Decision Support Systems, Resource Allocation, Planning, Return On Investment, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Analysis, Record Keeping

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Analysis With Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Software, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Metrics, Scatter Plots, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Analytical Skills, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Business Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Inference

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis and Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Statistics, Data Presentation, Graphing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Excel: Data Analysis with Formulas/Functions and PivotTables

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Integrity, Microsoft 365

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    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Statistical Data Analysis with Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Estimation, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Data Literacy

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Data Analysis with Python & R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Python Programming, Jupyter, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, NumPy, Machine Learning Methods

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    677 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Data Analysis with Pandas and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Text Mining, Data Wrangling, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Programming Principles, Graphing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy: Coursera
  • Perform exploratory data analysis on retail data with Python: Coursera
  • Conducting Exploratory Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization: Coursera
  • Applied AI: Data Analysis, Workflows, and Decisions: University of Michigan
  • Data Analysis With Python: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Advanced Exploratory Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Data Analysis and Exploration: Coursera
  • Excel: Data Analysis with Formulas/Functions and PivotTables: Logical Operations
  • Apply Statistical Data Analysis with Minitab: EDUCBA

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