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Beginner Data Analysis Courses

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 California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Interoperability, Data Storage

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Accruals, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, International Financial Reporting Standards, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Lease Contracts, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Data Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Markov Model, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Anomaly Detection, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Methods, Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Miro AI, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Product Development, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Business Solutions, Presentations, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    146 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Measuring Total Data Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Model Evaluation, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Spatial Data Science and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Network Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    532 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Science for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data Visualization Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Histogram

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Histogram, Google Sheets, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Cloud Applications, Business Communication

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Advanced Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Statistical Reporting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Management, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Business Process Improvement, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Gap Analysis, Change Management, Business Process Reengineering, Project Management, Personal Development, Business Process, Process Mapping, Miro AI, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    235 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Healthcare Data Literacy: University of California, Davis
  • Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Data Effectively: Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro: Coursera
  • Measuring Total Data Quality: University of Michigan
  • Spatial Data Science and Applications: Yonsei University
  • Data Science for Professionals: Coursera
  • Data Visualization Best Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Visualization with Python: Duke University
  • Advanced Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System

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