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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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    Packt

    Excel Functions and Formulas

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Probability and Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Doing more with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods I

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Getting Started with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Storage, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, Analytics, Jupyter, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2026 EDITION

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Dashboard, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Import/Export, Relational Databases, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, NumPy, Machine Learning Methods, Jupyter, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    396 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Analysis, Analysis, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Statistical Methods, Quality Monitoring, Quality Control, Process Improvement and Optimization, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Statistical Inference

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Query Languages, Database Theory, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Power BI, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Generative AI

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    CertNexus

    Follow a Machine Learning Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Collection, AI Workflows, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Analysis, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Process Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Performance of LookML Queries

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Optimization, Data Persistence, Continuous Monitoring, Data Analysis, System Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Financial Regulation, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Risk Mitigation, Model Training

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Excel Functions and Formulas: Packt
  • Probability and Statistics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Doing more with Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
  • Getting Started with Python: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2026 EDITION: Packt
  • Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python: Coursera
  • The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase: SkillUp
  • Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying: Microsoft
  • Follow a Machine Learning Workflow: CertNexus

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