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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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    LearnQuest

    No-Code Machine Learning and Data Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Market Data, Business Analytics, Data Science, Analytics, Model Training, Model Deployment, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Bash and AWK for Practical Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Unix Commands, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Command-Line Interface, Data Quality, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Linux Commands, Analysis, Scripting Languages, Query Languages, Advanced Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Interactive Data Apps with R Shiny Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, R (Software), Dashboard, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Data Integration, Server Side, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Event-Driven Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Optimizing Spark and Cloud Data Storage for Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Apache Spark, Transaction Processing, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Lakes, PySpark, Data Security, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Cloud Deployment, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Integrity, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Data Engineering with Delta Lake on Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Databricks, Data Architecture, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Strategy, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Science, Live Streaming, SQL, Data Storage, Data Ethics, Data Security, Apache

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

    3.7 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.7 (75) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Dashboards & Data Storytelling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Dashboard Creation, A/B Testing, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Management Reporting, Model Evaluation, Scheduling

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Unstructured Data, Data Science, Conceptual Design

    4.5 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Market Research Data: Dashboards and Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Market Data, Market Analysis, Storytelling, Report Writing, Target Audience, Data Integration, Data Validation, Usability Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Schneider Electric

    AI and Data Centers: Driving Global Decarbonization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Sustainable Technologies, Internet Of Things, Climate Change Mitigation, Information Technology, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Data Infrastructure, Automation Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Digital Transformation, Transportation Operations, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence

    4 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Loss Prevention: Qwik Start - JSON

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, JSON, Data Access, Data Security, Cloud Security, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Analyze AI SEO Data for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Presentation, Content Performance Analysis, Data Storytelling, Driving engagement, Digital Analysis, Data Literacy, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Business Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Performance Reporting, Decision Making

    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

  • No-Code Machine Learning and Data Science for Everyone: LearnQuest
  • Apply Bash and AWK for Practical Data Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Build Interactive Data Apps with R Shiny Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Optimizing Spark and Cloud Data Storage for Analytics: Coursera
  • Data Engineering with Delta Lake on Databricks: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP: Coursera
  • Marketing Dashboards & Data Storytelling with AI: Coursera
  • The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design: University of California, Irvine
  • Market Research Data: Dashboards and Storytelling: Coursera
  • AI and Data Centers: Driving Global Decarbonization: Schneider Electric

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