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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 Cambridge

    Foundations of Corporate Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Sustainability, Capital Expenditure, Stakeholder Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Equities, Sustainable Business, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Communications

    4.4 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Feminismo, género y política

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Advocacy, Economics, World History, Conflict Management

    4.9 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unity Projects: RPG, Level Design & VFX

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animations, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Software Design, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, System Implementation, Physics

    4.8 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (55) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Verbal Strategic Communication, Empathy, Decision Making, Interactive Learning, Appeals

    4.6 stars, 64 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (64) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Review, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Resource Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Fundraising, Resource Allocation, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Analysis, Risk Management, Due Diligence

    4.5 stars, 80 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Ideation, Initiative and Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis

    4.4 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    JavaScript Interview Prep: Real Coding Questions & Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Computational Logic, Front-End Web Development, Solution Design, Javascript, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Web Development, Technical Communication

    4.6 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Equities, Return On Investment, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Securities (Finance), Cost Benefit Analysis, Working Capital, Performance Analysis

    3.7 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health, Information Privacy

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Modern Leadership With Emotional Intelligence Specialization - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Team Motivation, Active Listening, Leadership, Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Development, Decisiveness, Non-Verbal Communication, Drive Engagement, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Leadership Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence

    4.2 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    KI für alle

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Applied Machine Learning, Team Building, Data Ethics, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Social Impact, Sales, Writing

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Foundations of Corporate Finance: University of Cambridge
  • Feminismo, género y política: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Advanced Unity Projects: RPG, Level Design & VFX: EDUCBA
  • Perspective-Taking: Arizona State University
  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
  • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • JavaScript Interview Prep: Real Coding Questions & Solutions: Scrimba
  • Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2: Macquarie University
  • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts

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