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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


  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Healthcare Project Management, Data Quality, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 203 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (203) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Google Workspace, Application Design, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, Persona (User Experience), Authentications, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

    4.5 stars, 692 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Statistical Methods, Model Optimization, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics

    4.6 stars, 288 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    AI Engineering Masterclass: From Zero to AI Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Transfer Learning, NumPy, Matplotlib, Model Training, Model Optimization, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistics, Data Visualization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied Information Extraction in Python

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, LLM Application, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Optical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Hardware Design, Materials science, Electronic Components, Image Quality, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Testing, Physics

    3.8 stars, 119 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (119) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    EDUCBA

    Seaborn Python: Design & Customize Advanced Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Access, Performance Analysis, Excel Macros, Business Analysis, Course Development, Design, Business Development, Professional Development, IT Automation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supplier Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Supply Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Quality Management, Supplier Risk Management, Vendor Management, Purchasing, Vendor Relationship Management, Case Studies, Contract Management, Risk Management, Contract Review, Vendor Contracts, Business Ethics, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 268 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Epic Games

    Unreal Engine Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Software Configuration Management, Game Design, Content Management, Computer Graphics, Software Versioning, User Interface (UI), Collaborative Software, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Semiconductor Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Control, Semiconductors, Quality Assurance, Process Validation, Production Process, Verification And Validation, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Standards, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Hardware Design, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Thermal Management

    4.7 stars, 274 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    How to Build a Diffusion Model - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Data Processing, Fine-tuning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Image Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity Software, Risking, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI powered creativity, Content Development and Management, Document Management, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI literacy, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Microsoft Excel, Business Correspondence, Productivity, Business Communication

    4.6 stars, 147 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding: Coursera
  • Splunk Search Expert: Splunk Inc.
  • AI Engineering Masterclass: From Zero to AI Hero: Packt
  • Applied Information Extraction in Python: University of Michigan
  • Active Optical Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Seaborn Python: Design & Customize Advanced Visualizations: EDUCBA
  • Supplier Management: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Unreal Engine Fundamentals: Epic Games
  • Semiconductor Packaging: Arizona State University

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