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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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    IBM

    Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Data Maintenance, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Remote Access Systems

    ★ 4.7 (441) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Create your e-commerce store with Shopify

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management, Customer Data Management, Order Processing, Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Product Assortment, Account Management, E-Commerce, Web Analytics, Retail Management, Product Management, Content Management Systems, Retail Store Operations, Performance Analysis, Editing, Marketing, Business

    ★ 4.5 (596) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Debugging, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Other Programming Languages

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

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Building AI Agents with DeepSeek using Make.com

    Skills you'll gain: Make.com, Email Automation, Deepseek, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, LLM Application, DeepSeek API, No-Code Development, Automation, AI Integrations, Debugging

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • e

    emlyon business school

    Effectuation : l'entrepreneuriat pour tous

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Business Strategies, Risk Management, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Empowerment, Collaboration, Action Oriented, Adaptability, Resource Utilization

    ★ 4.7 (231) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Governance, Sustainable Development, Human Resource Strategy, Intercultural Competence, International Relations, Management Training And Development, Strategic Thinking, Human Resources Management and Planning, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Development, Economic Development, Organizational Strategy, People Management, International Finance, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Policy Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management

    ★ 4.8 (220) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    AI & Machine Learning: Apply, Build & Solve

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Agentic Workflows, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Decision Intelligence, Markov Model, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 5 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Digital Marketing Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Analytics, Owned Media, Marketing Design, Analytics

    ★ 4.7 (962) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Gathering and Developing the News

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Rapport Building, Electronic Media, Diversity Awareness, Social Network Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (510) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Integration Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Leadership, Data Management, Generative AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Return On Investment, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Talent Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    TOGAF 10 Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Information Technology Architecture, Governance, Gap Analysis, Business Transformation, Change Management, Information Systems

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Design, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (107) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
  • Create your e-commerce store with Shopify: Coursera
  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Building AI Agents with DeepSeek using Make.com: Board Infinity
  • Effectuation : l'entrepreneuriat pour tous: emlyon business school
  • Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030: Università Bocconi
  • AI & Machine Learning: Apply, Build & Solve: EDUCBA
  • Digital Marketing Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Gathering and Developing the News: Michigan State University
  • GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Integration Strategy: IBM

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