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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


  • Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Individual Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Excel Formulas, General Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Mathematics, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurial Finance, Social Impact, Spreadsheet Software, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analytical Skills, Sustainable Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Python Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Stress Management, Mental Health, Advocacy, Employee Assistance Programs, Disabilities, Personal Care, Occupational Health, Employee Relations, Labor Law, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Resource Policies, Preventative Care, Human Resources, Mental Health Therapies, Care Coordination, Health Care Administration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Using Google Cloud Services with Apigee X

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Restful API, API Gateway, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Identity and Access Management, Natural Language Processing, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Cultural Responsiveness, Program Development, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, GIS Software, Case Studies, Health Systems, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Data Management, AI literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Audit Expenses: Comply, Explain, and Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Travel Arrangements, Auditing, Accounting, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Loss Prevention, Fraud detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making, Document Management, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Securing APIs with Apigee X

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, Data Access, Back-End Web Development, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Deploy and Manage Your Application on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Redis, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Software Development, Middleware, Event Monitoring, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introducción a la seguridad en el mundo de la IA

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Data Security, Security Strategy, Risking, Security Awareness, Infrastructure Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze and Visualize Marketing Funnels

    Skills you'll gain: Conversion Funnel Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Business Intelligence, Looker (Software), Analytics, Grafana, Tableau Software, Gap Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Synthesis, User Flows, User Research, Descriptive Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Engineering Project Management Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Risk Management, Innovation, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Design, Risk Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Systems Engineering, Engineering Software, Project Controls, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Software, Cost Management, Creativity, Project Coordination, Risk Mitigation, Project Scoping, Planning, Organizational Structure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Value and Individual Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • Python Generators: Duke University
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace: John Wiley & Sons
  • Using Google Cloud Services with Apigee X: Google Cloud
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1: University of Lausanne
  • Audit Expenses: Comply, Explain, and Apply: Coursera
  • Securing APIs with Apigee X: Google Cloud
  • Deploy and Manage Your Application on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Introducción a la seguridad en el mundo de la IA: Google Cloud

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