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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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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Wrangling, 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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    IBM

    Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    128 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Analysis with Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Import/Export, R (Software), Data Wrangling, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    EDUCBA

    Apply Quantitative Data Analysis Using R

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Medical Privacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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    EDUCBA

    Master Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: IBM
  • Data Analysis with Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames: Coursera
  • Apply Quantitative Data Analysis Using R: EDUCBA
  • Exploratory vs Confirmatory data analysis using Python: Coursera
  • Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis: Universiteit Leiden
  • Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas: Coursera

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