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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

    Emory University

    Getting a Consulting Job

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Client Services, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Case Studies, Team Management, Relationship Building, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Communication

    4.8 stars, 525 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Corporate Finance Essentials II

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Finance, General Finance, Equities, Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Investments, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Investment Management, Financial Policy, Credit Risk, Risk Analysis

    4.8 stars, 123 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (123) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Decision Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 329 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Code Reusability

    4.9 stars, 789 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (789) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Import/Export, Web Applications

    4.6 stars, 850 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (850) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents in Typescript/Javascript with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Debugging, TypeScript, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Node.JS, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Application Frameworks, Javascript, Large Language Modeling, File Systems

    4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Sales Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Process, Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis

    4.5 stars, 191 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (191) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Biological Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

    4.8 stars, 737 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (737) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Combinatorics and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Statistical Methods, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Program Development, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 874 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (874) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    PlanU: escoge la mejor carrera y universidad para ti

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Planning, Personal Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Independent Thinking, Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Family Support, Open Mindset, Research

    4.8 stars, 736 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel & Copilot: From Basics to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Excel Formulas, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Business, Generative AI

    4.6 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Microsoft Office

    4.5 stars, 642 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (642) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Getting a Consulting Job: Emory University
  • Corporate Finance Essentials II: IESE Business School
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON: University of Michigan
  • AI Agents in Typescript/Javascript with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Sales Strategy: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions: École Polytechnique
  • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
  • PlanU: escoge la mejor carrera y universidad para ti: Universidad de los Andes

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