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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


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    EDUCBA

    Apply Quantitative Data Analysis Using R

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, R (Software), Scatter Plots, R Programming, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Data Analysis, Visualization, and Communication with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Data Wrangling, Strategic Decision-Making, Case Studies, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Plot (Graphics), Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, JSON, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Exploratory vs Confirmatory data analysis using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Pandas (Python Package)

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Applying Python for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Probability & Statistics, Data Transformation, Analytics, Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Advanced Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Query Language and Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Ad Hoc Reporting, Continuous Monitoring

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Multi-Table data analysis with Tableau: Customer Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Data Analysis in R with RStudio & Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Apply Quantitative Data Analysis Using R: EDUCBA
  • Master Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Data Analysis, Visualization, and Communication with Copilot: Microsoft
  • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames: Coursera
  • Exploratory vs Confirmatory data analysis using Python: Coursera
  • Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas: Coursera
  • Applying Python for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Splunk Query Language and Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Multi-Table data analysis with Tableau: Customer Analysis: Coursera

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