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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


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Analysis of Shallow Foundation

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

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SAS

    Introduction to Statistical Analysis: Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Analysis, Graphical Tools, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.7 (175) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Java, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Computer Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, API Design, Model View Controller, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Databases

    ★ 4.4 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Network Monitoring and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Power Platform in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Workflow Management, Dashboard Creation, Business Process Automation, Data Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Application Development, Automation, Business Process, Data Modeling, Business Software, Data Integration

    ★ 4 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Linear Circuits 2: AC Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Algebra

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Research & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Research, AI Product Strategy, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Research Methodologies, AI Enablement, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Research and Design, Research Reports, Qualitative Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Organization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Inventory Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Process Analysis, Inventory and Warehousing, Operational Efficiency, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Process Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Demand Planning, Service Level

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Survey Design & Statistical Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Quality, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Governance, Market Research, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), R Programming, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Advanced Statistical Analysis and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assessment, Risk Management, Quality Monitoring, Business Process, Business Process Management

    ★ 5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, User Requirements Documents, Gap Analysis, Requirements Management, Functional Specification, Diagram Design, Needs Assessment, Data Visualization

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Investment Strategies and Portfolio Analysis

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

    ★ 4.2 (280) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Analysis of Shallow Foundation: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Statistical Analysis: Hypothesis Testing: SAS
  • Object-Oriented Analysis & Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Network Monitoring and Analysis : Google
  • Power Platform in Business Analysis: Microsoft
  • Linear Circuits 2: AC Analysis : Georgia Institute of Technology
  • AI for Research & Analysis: AI CERTs
  • Operations Management: Organization and Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Advanced Survey Design & Statistical Analysis: Coursera
  • Advanced Statistical Analysis and Tools : SkillUp

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