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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Generative AI for Developers: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, OpenAI API, Generative Model Architectures, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, AI powered creativity, AI Personalization, Data Analysis Software, Test Automation, File I/O

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Excel Advanced Functions and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Forecasting, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Analysis, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Security, Decision Making

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Report Writing, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Collection, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Preprocessing, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Descriptive Statistics, Data Validation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Python Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Financial Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Statistical Methods, Pandas (Python Package), Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Data Wrangling, Data Science, Data Transformation

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Shell Script, Computer Systems, Big Data, Linux Commands, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Unix Shell, File Systems, Computing Platforms, Linux, Performance Testing, Scripting, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Computer Architecture, Capacity Management, File Management

    ★ 3.8 (168) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Power BI Masterclass 8 -Python, Finance, and Advanced DAX

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Analytics, Data Preprocessing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Tableau Desktop: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Trend Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Content Scheduling, Data Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity Software, Data Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze and Optimize User Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Driving engagement, Data-Driven Marketing, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Performance Metric, Consumer Behaviour, Business Metrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Business Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Introduction to PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    ★ 3.6 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Interoperability, Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Communication Systems, Systems Design, Regression Analysis, Systems Architecture, Unsupervised Learning

    ★ 4.7 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze HR Attrition Using R Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, People Analytics, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Job Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Trend Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, R (Software), Data Preprocessing, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Excel Simulation & Forecasting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Financial Forecasting, Simulations, Excel Macros, Business Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI for Developers: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Master Excel Advanced Functions and Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses: Queen Mary University of London
  • Python Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Power BI Masterclass 8 -Python, Finance, and Advanced DAX: Packt
  • Tableau Desktop: Part 2: Logical Operations
  • Analyze and Optimize User Retention: Coursera
  • Introduction to PySpark: Edureka
  • Introduction to Internet of Things: IIT Bombay

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