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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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    Simplilearn

    Excel Data Analysis and DAX Essentials Course

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Rice University

    Python Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Scripting Languages, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Mapping, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Uncover Market Trends with Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Market Trend, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Market Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Market Research, Business Analytics, Market Data, Forecasting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Simplest Guideâ„¢ to Clinical Data Analysis with SAS

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Case Report Forms, Drug Development, SAS (Software), Statistical Reporting, Pharmaceuticals, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Informed Consent, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master SPSS GUI Navigation and Data Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, SPSS (Software), Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, SPSS, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Graphing, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Medical Privacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Quantitative Data Analysis Using R

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, R (Software), Scatter Plots, R Programming, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Excel Data Analysis and DAX Essentials Course: Simplilearn
  • Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization: Microsoft
  • Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
  • Python for Data Analysis: Step-By-Step with Projects: Packt
  • Python Data Analysis: Rice University
  • Uncover Market Trends with Data Analysis: Coursera
  • The Simplest Guideâ„¢ to Clinical Data Analysis with SAS: Packt
  • Master SPSS GUI Navigation and Data Analysis Skills: EDUCBA
  • Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis: Universiteit Leiden

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