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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Analysis & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Financial Acumen, Operating Budget, Balance Sheet, Fund Accounting, Cost Control, Asset Management, Market Liquidity, Banking, Accounting Systems, Specialized Accounting, Finance

    4.7 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Market Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Financial Analysis, Procurement, Market Dynamics, Supply Chain Management, Product Flow Diagram, Financial Statement Analysis, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Market Share, Target Market, Financial Data, Competitive Intelligence, Financial Statements

    4.8 stars, 168 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (168) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Strategy & Economic Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Economics, Business Strategies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Adaptability, Team Leadership

    4.6 stars, 232 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

    Coursera

    Mastering Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Analysis, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Analytics, Financial Acumen, Investments, Asset Management, Performance Metric, Case Studies

    4.5 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Social Media Analytics, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Automation

    4.6 stars, 376 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (376) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Unilever

    Measurement and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Online Advertising, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Social Media, Campaign Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Value Propositions

    4.8 stars, 65 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Analysis for Business Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Documents, Data Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Business Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Feasibility Studies, Decision Making, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 583 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (583) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Market Research and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Customer Relationship Management, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Business Research, Customer Analysis, Market Data, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Market Opportunities, Strategic Marketing, Customer Data Management, Branding, Analysis, Target Audience, Data Literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Industry and Competitor Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Market Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAP

    Foundations of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, SAP Signavio, Stakeholder Engagement, SAP Analytics Cloud, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis Tools, SAP Applications, Stakeholder Analysis, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.5 stars, 134 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Data Collection, Systems Analysis, Data Storage, Manufacturing Operations, Systems Engineering, Data Cleansing, Failure Analysis, Digital Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Big Data, Data Analysis Software, Computing Platforms

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Accounting, Cash Management, Equities, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Capital Expenditure, Business Metrics, Finance

    4.6 stars, 147 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Financial Analysis & Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Supply Market Analysis: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Strategy & Economic Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • Mastering Portfolio Analysis: Coursera
  • NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis: Coursera
  • Measurement and Analysis: Unilever
  • Analysis for Business Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Market Research and Analysis: Pearson
  • Industry and Competitor Analysis: Pearson
  • Foundations of Business Analysis: SAP

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