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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Data Infrastructure, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, File Management, Data Access, Data Security, Cloud Security, Data Management, File Systems, Query Languages, Data Import/Export

    4.3 stars, 104 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Data Sharing, Document Control, File Management, Version Control, Editing, Cloud Storage

    4.7 stars, 426 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (426) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, FinTech, Financial Data, Banking Services, Decision Intelligence, Financial Regulation, Banking, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Credit Risk, Case Studies, Algorithms, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Computing Architecture, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Contract Negotiation, Cybersecurity

    4.9 stars, 188 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (188) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Ethics of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Socioeconomics, Social Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.6 stars, 138 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (138) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Influencing, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism

    4.6 stars, 374 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (374) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI, Information Management, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership

    4.8 stars, 191 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Minitab Applied Statistics & Hypothesis Testing Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Process Analysis, Statistical Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analytical Skills, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Methods, Case Studies, Statistical Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Hacking and Patching

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Brute-force attacks, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Memory Management, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, Data Validation

    4 stars, 279 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (279) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Getting Started with Teradata

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Administration, Database Systems, Data Store, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering

    3.6 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.6 (30) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB: Microsoft
  • Google Docs: Google Cloud
  • AI Fundamentals in Financial Services: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London
  • Ethics of Generative AI: Simplilearn
  • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • AI Governance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Minitab Applied Statistics & Hypothesis Testing Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Hacking and Patching: University of Colorado System

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