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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


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size Determination, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Research, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    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

  • P

    Packt

    Lean Six Sigma Professional Track - From Green to Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Quality Improvement, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Process Controls, Operational Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Process Capability, Statistical Modeling, Quality Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Management, Case Studies, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Boost Productivity with Gemini & Copilot in Google Workspace

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Google Sheets, Google Gemini, Gemini, AI Integrations, Email Automation, Compliance Training, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Governance, Compliance Management, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Regulation, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, Enterprise Security, Google Workspace, Gmail, Financial Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Seaborn: Visualizing Basics to Advanced Statistical Plots

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Decode Engagement Peaks

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Reporting, Driving engagement, Trend Analysis, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Solve Root Cause Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Pareto Chart, Operational Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Diagram Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Smarter Processes – ChatGPT for Lean Six Sigma

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Lean Six Sigma, Pareto Chart, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Process Controls, Regression Analysis, Quality Improvement, Generative AI, Quality Monitoring, Quality Management, Process Improvement, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Customer Insights, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Machine Learning in Retail

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Web Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Retail Store Operations, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Histogram, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Pandas (Python Package)

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, AI Personalization, OpenAI API, Data Analysis, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Manipulation, Prototyping, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Data Analysis courses

  • Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test: American Psychological Association
  • Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2026 EDITION: Packt
  • Lean Six Sigma Professional Track - From Green to Black Belt: Packt
  • Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Boost Productivity with Gemini & Copilot in Google Workspace: Coursera
  • Seaborn: Visualizing Basics to Advanced Statistical Plots: Coursera
  • Decode Engagement Peaks: Coursera
  • Solve Root Cause Issues: Coursera
  • Smarter Processes – ChatGPT for Lean Six Sigma: Packt
  • Machine Learning in Retail: Coursera

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