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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


  • C

    Coursera

    API Testing a real web application via Postman

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Postman API Platform, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, Test Tools, Authentications, Scenario Testing

    ★ 4.3 (73) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Indian School of Business

    A Beginner's Guide to Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, General Finance, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Financial Trading, Cash Flows, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Market Data, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

    ★ 3.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Design Research, Responsible AI, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.5 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    GenAI Foundations and Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Application Management, Generative Model Architectures, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Development Environment, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Case Studies, Systems Architecture, Model Evaluation, AI Integrations, Program Evaluation, Process Optimization, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IE Business School

    Analizando las Políticas Económicas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Tax, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Governmental Accounting, Financial Systems, Gap Analysis, Growth Strategies

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    算法基础

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Design Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (321) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Análisis de fútbol aplicado - Mirando a los casos reales

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Synthesis, Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Literacy, Case Studies, Media and Communications, Analytical Skills, Forecasting, Report Writing, Databases, Applied Machine Learning, Relational Databases, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Sales & Marketing Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Enablement, Sales, Sales Process, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Business Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Product Promotion, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Gap Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (88) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Meta

    GenAI in Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Meta Ads Manager, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Digital Marketing

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Manejo moderno de la caries dental

    Skills you'll gain: Cavity Prevention, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Risk Management, Diagnostic Tests, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Data Visualization, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning

    ★ 4 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Digital Marketing Institute

    Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Social Media Content, Marketing, B2B Sales, Social Media Management, Professional Networking, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Business Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Video Production

    ★ 4.4 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • API Testing a real web application via Postman: Coursera
  • A Beginner's Guide to Investing: Indian School of Business
  • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity: University of Michigan
  • GenAI Foundations and Prompt Engineering : Starweaver
  • Analizando las Políticas Económicas: IE Business School
  • 算法基础: Peking University
  • Análisis de fútbol aplicado - Mirando a los casos reales: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Sales & Marketing Alignment: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • GenAI in Social Media Marketing: Meta
  • Manejo moderno de la caries dental: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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