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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.


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Popular Beginner Data Analysis Courses and Certifications


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    EDUCBA

    Apply Statistical Analysis Using Minitab for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Investment Strategies and Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Benchmarking, Statistical Analysis

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    Microsoft

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Development, Product Strategy, Market Trend, Data Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Gap Analysis, Diagram Design, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills

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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Analysis of Shallow Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Engineering, Failure Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Laboratory Testing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Duke University

    Cash Flow Management

    Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Working Capital, Business Metrics, Inventory Management System, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Biology, Integration Testing, Bioinformatics, Research Design, Data Validation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Sales Analysis with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Anthropic Claude, Sales, Sales Development, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Inside Sales, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Customer experience improvement, Market Analysis, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Analysis, Market Trend

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling Climate Anomalies with Statistical Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Anomaly Detection, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Data Manipulation, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Data Mapping, Graphing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xbox

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Market Opportunities, User Research, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Innovation, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Financial Markets with Technical Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Apply Statistical Analysis Using Minitab for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Investment Strategies and Portfolio Analysis: Rice University
  • Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Microsoft
  • Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis: Microsoft
  • Analysis of Shallow Foundation: L&T EduTech
  • Cash Flow Management: Duke University
  • Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Sales Analysis with Claude : Coursera
  • Modeling Climate Anomalies with Statistical Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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