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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Python Programming

    ★ 4.4 (304) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Business Process Modeling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Initiative and Leadership, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Teaching, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Google Workspace

    ★ 4.8 (238) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Measure Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Process Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Probability & Statistics, Probability, Systems Of Measurement, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (59) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Apache Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Dataflow, Live Streaming, Performance Metric, Event-Driven Programming, Transaction Processing, Scala Programming, Data Security, Event Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture

    ★ 3.9 (49) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Composure, Professional Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Decision Making, Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate LLMs: Test and Prove Significance

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Model Deployment, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Storytelling, Large Language Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Programming, Matplotlib, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Experimentation, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, People Development, Personal Development, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Gap Analysis, Prioritization

    ★ 4.7 (243) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Environmental Issue, Health Policy, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Study Design

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Epidemiology, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Statistical Methods, Health Care, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies, Research, Clinical Trials, Science and Research, Medical Science and Research, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics

    ★ 4.3 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Development, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment

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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Apache Cassandra Fundamentals for Scalable Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Business Process Modeling with AI: Starweaver
  • Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides: Coursera
  • The Measure Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Apache Kafka: LearnKartS
  • Emotional Intelligence: Arizona State University
  • Evaluate LLMs: Test and Prove Significance: Coursera
  • Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams: Rice University
  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Population Health: Study Design: Universiteit Leiden

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