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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Looker Data Explorer - Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Access, Data Analysis, Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    CertNexus

    Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Risking, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Technology Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

    4.7 stars, 303 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (303) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Visualize Marketing Data with Looker Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Performance Metric, Marketing Analytics, Data Storytelling, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Trend Analysis, Grafana, Tableau Software, Performance Reporting, Power BI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Descriptive Analytics, Data Sharing, Data Integration, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python for Data Science: Real Projects & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Descriptive Statistics, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Database Application, Database Software, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (39) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Database Management, NoSQL, Dashboard, Cloud Deployment, Dashboard Creation, Data Integration, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Database Management Systems, Data Storage, Data Modeling, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS)

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introducción a los Data Lakes con Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, File Management, Microsoft Azure, Azure Synapse Analytics, Information Management, Data Management, Databricks, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Troubleshooting and Solving Data Join Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Google Analytics, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, SQL, Database Administration, Data Validation

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Data Store, Program Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Import/Export, Web Servers, File Management

    4.6 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Encryption, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Excel Skills: Analyze, Automate & Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Validation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Integrity, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Forecasting, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Debugging, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Customer Data, Analytics, and Segmentation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Sales Enablement, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Data Management, Customer Engagement, AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Personalized Service, Data Integrity

    3.7 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Artificial Intelligence Data Fairness and Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Game Theory, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Social Justice, Predictive Modeling, Mitigation

    4.8 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Looker Data Explorer - Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Visualize Marketing Data with Looker Studio: Coursera
  • Python for Data Science: Real Projects & Analytics: EDUCBA
  • DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Introducción a los Data Lakes con Azure: Coursera
  • Troubleshooting and Solving Data Join Pitfalls: Google Cloud
  • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security: Coursera
  • Master Excel Skills: Analyze, Automate & Visualize Data: EDUCBA

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