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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


  • G

    Google

    Google Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Estimation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Project Performance, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Project Management, Prioritization, Estimation, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (82) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of New Mexico

    Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora

    Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business Metrics, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Market Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Innovation, Resource Allocation, Marketing

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

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

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

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics, Research

    ★ 4.4 (524) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, People Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Leadership, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Organizational Development, Business Priorities, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization

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

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

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Development, Storyboarding, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Product Design, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, User Research, Market Opportunities, Prototyping, Product Improvement, Needs Assessment, Design Research, Customer Analysis, Solution Design, Commercialization, Market Trend, Technology Solutions

    ★ 4.5 (425) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: How did we get here?

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Mobile Security, Digital Communications, General Networking, Computer Networking, Global Positioning Systems, Digital Transformation

    ★ 3.9 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Virginia

    The Economics of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, AI literacy, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Automation, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Production Process

    ★ 4.6 (87) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California, Irvine

    E-Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Paid media, Search Engine Optimization, Online Advertising, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media

    ★ 4.7 (411) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Market Analysis, Innovation, Target Market, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (329) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software

    ★ 4.7 (219) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Spreadsheet Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Data Validation

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

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

  • Google Agile Essentials: Google
  • Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora: University of New Mexico
  • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
  • Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Internet of Things: How did we get here?: University of California San Diego
  • The Economics of AI: University of Virginia
  • E-Marketing: University of California, Irvine
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: 28DIGITAL

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