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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


  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Warehousing and Integration Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Database Design, Operational Data Store, Data Management, SQL, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Mining, Data Quality, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Numerical Analysis

    4.5 stars, 193 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (193) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Customer Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Processing, Advanced Analytics, Apache Maven, Statistical Modeling, Data Engineering, Text Mining, Customer Insights, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, MySQL, Apache, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Foundations for Data Analytics Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Structures, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Algorithms, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures & Algorithms in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Machine Learning using Soccer Data

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Tidy Messy Data using tidyr in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Cleansing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Data Analysis, Data Management, Pivot Tables And Charts

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Logistic Regression and Prediction for Health Data

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation, Statistical Inference, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Biostatistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Epidemiology, Descriptive Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    تمثيل البيانات رسومياً باستخدام بايثون - Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Graphing, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphical Tools, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Data Visualization and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Snowflake

    Introduction to Modern Data Engineering with Snowflake

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Software Engineering Tools, Data Import/Export, Stored Procedure, Data Sharing, SQL, Data Analysis, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment

    4.7 stars, 147 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (147) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Business Data Using Excel Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Business Analytics, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Project Documentation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software

    5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Warehousing and Integration Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark: EDUCBA
  • Foundations for Data Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Foundations of Data Structures & Algorithms in Python: Packt
  • BigQuery Machine Learning using Soccer Data: Google Cloud
  • Tidy Messy Data using tidyr in R: Coursera
  • Logistic Regression and Prediction for Health Data: University of Michigan
  • تمثيل البيانات رسومياً باستخدام بايثون - Data Visualization: Coursera
  • Advanced Data Visualization and Reporting: Coursera

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