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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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    EDUCBA

    Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Graphing, Scripting Languages, Data Visualization Software, Scalability, Code Reusability, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matlab, Mathematical Software, File I/O, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Exploratory Data Analysis with R and ggplot2

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Ggplot2, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Regression Analysis, Data Presentation, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Quality, Scatter Plots, Anomaly Detection, Descriptive Statistics, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Graphing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cloudera

    Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Data Store, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, MySQL, Data Management, Query Languages, Amazon S3, Data Storage, Data Access, NoSQL, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Research Methodologies, Research, Data Collection, Culture, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Data Wrangling, Strategic Decision-Making, Case Studies, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies

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    Packt

    Python for Data Analysis: Step-By-Step with Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Science, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Kibana 8.x – A Quick Start Guide to Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Kibana, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Grafana, Graphing, Data Analysis, Splunk, Real Time Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Query Languages, SQL, Machine Learning Algorithms, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Qualitative Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Microsoft Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Data Presentation, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Maven Analytics

    Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, People Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Advanced Data Analysis & Visualization with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Apply Exploratory Data Analysis with R and ggplot2: EDUCBA
  • Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
  • Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis: American Psychological Association
  • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Python for Data Analysis: Step-By-Step with Projects: Packt
  • Kibana 8.x – A Quick Start Guide to Data Analysis: Packt
  • Master Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Apply Microsoft Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: EDUCBA

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