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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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    Pearson

    Wireshark 101: Packet Analysis Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Support, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Security, Cybersecurity

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Marketing: SWOT Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Case Studies, Responsible AI, Analysis, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Retail Management Mastery: Strategy, Analysis & Success

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Retail Store Operations, Merchandising, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Intelligence, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Inventory Management System, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Market Share, Strategic Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Intellectual Property, Financial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems

    5 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (46) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    EDUCBA

    Risk Management and Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Corporate Strategy, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Finance, Business, Decision Making, Banking, Statistics, Probability, Environment, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Aesthetics, Decision Making, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Failure Analysis, Oral Expression, Cognitive flexibility, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Writing, Physiology, Detail Oriented, Microbiology, Dealing With Ambiguity, Chemistry

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Madecraft

    Data Analytics: Graph Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Fraud detection, Network Analysis, Network Model, Databases, Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Marketing Analytics, Solution Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Investment Management, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Investments, Social Impact, Water Sustainability, Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Financial Market

    4.5 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Guided Stress Reduction & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Stress Management, Meditation & Breathwork, Empathy, AI literacy, Personal Development, AI Integrations, Data Analysis, Respiratory Care, Vital Signs, Dashboard, Performance Measurement, Descriptive Analytics, Habit Formation, Physiology, Standard Operating Procedure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Research and Draft a Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Research Reports, Business Research, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Performance Measurement, Report Writing, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Communication Strategies

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Empathic AI Communication and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Interpersonal Communications, Anthropic Claude, Empathy, Organizational Development, Customer Complaint Resolution, AI literacy, Quality Assessment, Knowledge Transfer, Active Listening, ChatGPT, Communication, AI Workflows, Customer Analysis, Customer and Client Support, Quality Improvement, Customer Support, Content Performance Analysis, Independent Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Elicitation: Artifact and Stakeholder Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, Storyboarding, Product Requirements, Prototyping, Systems Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, User Research, Stakeholder Analysis, System Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Knowledge Transfer, Prioritization

    4.5 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Requirement Gathering and Analysis with GenAI Training

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Generative AI, Functional Specification, Software Documentation, Prompt Engineering, User Requirements Documents, AI literacy, Software Design Documents, Process Optimization, Business Analysis Tools, Requirements Elicitation, Workflow Management, User Story, Prioritization, Requirements Management, Hugging Face, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Wireshark 101: Packet Analysis Essentials: Pearson
  • AI for Marketing: SWOT Analysis: Kennesaw State University
  • Retail Management Mastery: Strategy, Analysis & Success: EDUCBA
  • Risk Management and Financial Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Data Analytics: Graph Analytics: Madecraft
  • ESG Investing: Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis: Interactive Brokers
  • AI-Guided Stress Reduction & Analysis: Coursera
  • Research and Draft a Competitive Analysis: Coursera
  • Empathic AI Communication and Analysis: Coursera

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