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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Transact-SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transaction Processing, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Theory, Operational Databases, Database Development, Data Integrity, Database Software, Data Access, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Software Installation

    4.3 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Data Analytics & Visualization All-in-One For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Matplotlib, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Database Theory, Business Intelligence, R (Software), Data Wrangling, Statistical Programming, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Microsoft

    Data Preparation and Evaluation with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Data Validation

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Principles of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Wrangling, Statistics, Data Science, Responsible AI, Probability, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Architecture, Python Programming, Data Mapping, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Persuade with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Data Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Data Presentation, People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Oral Expression, Human Resources, Presentations, Benchmarking, Prompt Engineering Tools, Influencing, Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Data Validation, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Correlation Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Manipulation with dplyr in R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, R Programming, R (Software), Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Data Tidying and Importing with R

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Ethics, Data Transformation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, R (Software), R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming

    5 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    ETL and Data Warehousing: SSIS, CloverETL, and Azure

    Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Mapping, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Validation, Power BI, Data Architecture, Workflow Management, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Warehousing, Apache Spark, SQL, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Apache

    4.8 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (83) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Marketing Materials, Data Science, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Oral Expression, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 409 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Alteryx Mastery: Data Analytics & Workflow Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Alteryx, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Interactive Data Visualization, Enterprise Application Management, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Software, Database Administration, PySpark, Apache Hive, Machine Learning Methods, Big Data, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Model Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 848 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (848) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Data Analytics & Visualization All-in-One For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Data Preparation and Evaluation with Copilot: Microsoft
  • Principles of Data Science: Packt
  • Persuade with Data: Coursera
  • Data Manipulation with dplyr in R: Coursera
  • Data Tidying and Importing with R: Duke University
  • ETL and Data Warehousing: SSIS, CloverETL, and Azure: EDUCBA
  • Cyber Security: Data Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM

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