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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

    Madecraft

    Turning Data into Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Data Presentation, Smart Goals, Business Metrics, Business Priorities, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Data Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    SQL for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Star Schema, PostgreSQL, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Development, Query Languages, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Systems, Analytics, Database Management, Statistical Programming, Operational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Business Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Bayesian Network, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation

    4.3 stars, 75 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    Emory University

    Survey analysis to Gain Marketing Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Research, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Strategic Marketing, Business Research, Correlation Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Model Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 126 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (126) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Quantitative Tools for Risk and Decision Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Estimation, Risk Management, Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Probability, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Prioritization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, R (Software), Analytical Skills, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, SQL, File Management, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Interviewing Skills

    4.5 stars, 332 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (332) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering NLP: Tokenization, Sentiment Analysis & Neural MT

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

    3.1 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.1 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Statistics & Mathematics for Data Science & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Bayesian Statistics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Analitik Data Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Ethics, Ggplot2, Data Validation, Query Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Database Management, Case Studies

    4.9 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Genentech

    Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Data Integration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality

    4.8 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Consumer Preferences Using Conjoint Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Business Research, Customer Insights, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Target Market, Product Planning, Case Studies, Target Audience, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Sentiment Analysis with RNNs in Keras

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Turning Data into Strategies: Madecraft
  • SQL for Data Analytics: Packt
  • Data Mining Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Survey analysis to Gain Marketing Insights: Emory University
  • Quantitative Tools for Risk and Decision Analysis: John Wiley & Sons
  • Google Data Analytics: Google
  • Mastering NLP: Tokenization, Sentiment Analysis & Neural MT: Edureka
  • Statistics & Mathematics for Data Science & Data Analytics: Packt
  • Analitik Data Google: Google
  • Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma: Genentech

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