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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

    Affiliate Marketing Course

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Performance marketing, Product Promotion, Content Performance Analysis, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Channel, Online Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics, Blogs, Marketing Analytics, Professional Networking

    4.1 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    How to finance your venture ?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Finance, Balance Sheet, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Business Planning, Equities, Financial Planning, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy

    4.2 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Operational Research for Humanitarians

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Community and Social Work, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Case Studies, Informed Consent, Needs Assessment, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 153 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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    Coursera

    Build Interactive Maps

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Heat Maps, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Technical Communication, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Interactive Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Usability, Public Health, Document Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Intelligence, Go To Market Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cultural Sensitivity, Economic Development, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    4.8 stars, 171 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Salesforce

    Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Emotional Intelligence, Phone Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, Empathy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Active Listening, Value Propositions, Persona Development

    4.8 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Dubai College of Tourism

    Introduction to Hospitality Revenue Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Market Share, Hotel Operations, Hotels and Accommodations, Market Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Hospitality Management, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Data, Benchmarking, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Hospitality, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Technology Strategies, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization

    4.4 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Writing, Diplomacy, Econometrics, Analysis

    4.6 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Novartis

    Pharmacokinetics

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Research, Laboratory Research

    4.8 stars, 78 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (78) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Investments, Finance, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Peer Review, Forecasting

    4.5 stars, 71 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (71) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Analyse numérique pour ingénieurs

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Software, Matlab, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Integral Calculus, Experimentation, Algorithms, Derivatives

    4.5 stars, 110 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (110) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Revenue Forecasting, Market Opportunities, Quantitative Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Target Audience, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Decision Making

    3.7 stars, 33 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (33) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Affiliate Marketing Course: Simplilearn
  • How to finance your venture ?: École Polytechnique
  • Operational Research for Humanitarians: University of Geneva
  • Build Interactive Maps: Coursera
  • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs: Salesforce
  • Introduction to Hospitality Revenue Management: Dubai College of Tourism
  • Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Pharmacokinetics: Novartis
  • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University

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