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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 Cloud

    BigQuery: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Data Access, Command-Line Interface, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Query Languages, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.9 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Primary Research and GDPR Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Business Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Research, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Collection, Informed Consent, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Project Design, Data Capture, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Creative Problem-Solving, Forecasting, Ideation, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Stress Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empowerment, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, Electrical Safety, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Safety Audits, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Fall Protection, Working With Children, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Analysis, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI-powered Marketing with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Market Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Marketing, Data Ethics, Business Marketing, Marketing Communications, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Market Trend, Strategic Communication, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Business Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Zurich

    Nachhaltigkeit lehren lernen

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Education and Training, Teaching, Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Financial Accounting & Specialized Transactions

    Skills you'll gain: Partnership Accounting, Liquidation, Financial Reporting, Securities (Finance), Lending and Underwriting, Legal Risk, Risk Analysis, Credit Risk, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, General Lending, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Investments, Regulatory Compliance, Construction Accounting, Reconciliation, Accounting Records, Finance, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance

    5 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Responsible AI - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Branch Accounting: Analyze, Apply & Consolidate

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Intercompany Accounting, Accounting Systems, Inventory Accounting, Technical Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Consolidation, Invoicing, International Finance, Performance Analysis, Organizational Structure

    4.9 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, IT Management, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity, Operational Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Computer Vision with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Development Environment, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Persistence, Artificial Neural Networks

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • BigQuery: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim: Kennesaw State University
  • Primary Research and GDPR Compliance: Coursera
  • Professional Skills: Futures Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI-powered Marketing with Microsoft Copilot: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Nachhaltigkeit lehren lernen: University of Zurich
  • Advanced Financial Accounting & Specialized Transactions: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Responsible AI - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Master Branch Accounting: Analyze, Apply & Consolidate: EDUCBA

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