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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

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Python Programming, Data Transformation

    4.8
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    448 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Linear Algebra, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning

    Build toward a degree

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    589 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 4

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Wrangling, Case Studies, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Plot (Graphics), Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, JSON, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Applied Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Science, NumPy, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Machine Learning

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Python Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 5

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Data Science Essentials: Analysis, Statistics, and ML

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Model Evaluation, NumPy, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Database Development, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Probability, Data Science, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Science, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Structures, Pandas (Python Package), Dimensionality Reduction, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 3: Coursera
  • Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas: Coursera
  • Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 4: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames: Coursera
  • Applied Data Science: IBM
  • Python Data Analytics: Meta
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 5: Coursera

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