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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Habit Formation

    ★ 4.8 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Debugging, Game Design, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Program Development

    ★ 4.5 (212) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Digital Footprint

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, digital literacy, Social Media, Data Management, Data Ethics, Goal Setting, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.6 (667) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Using Google Forms for Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Google Workspace, Digital pedagogy

    ★ 4.8 (241) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Business Continuity, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, NIST 800-53

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Digital Marketing Institute

    Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Digital Analysis, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Thinking

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Image Classification on Autopilot with AWS AutoGluon

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Team Building, Community Outreach, Community Development, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.4 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Model Optimization

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Biases and Portfolio Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Portfolio Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Investment Management, Asset Management, Market Dynamics, Capital Markets, Decision Making, Financial Trading, Equities, Financial Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (282) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Financial Leadership in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Vendor Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Cost Management, Financial Statements, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Performance Measurement, Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Leadership

    ★ 5 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Умения работы с Excel для бизнеса: уровень Intermediate I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Consolidation, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Automation, Data Management

    ★ 5 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
  • C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Digital Footprint: The University of Edinburgh
  • Using Google Forms for Student Success: Coursera
  • Security and Risk Management: Packt
  • Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Image Classification on Autopilot with AWS AutoGluon: Coursera
  • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera
  • Biases and Portfolio Selection: Rice University

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