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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Data Management, Problem Solving

    4.4 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Box Plots, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Analytics, Variance Analysis, Predictive Modeling

    4.6 stars, 145 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Business Requirements, Data Preprocessing, Automation

    4.8 stars, 4.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Classification Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Business Risk Management

    4.2 stars, 4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 393 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (393) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Analytics, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, SAS (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Statistical Inference

    4.5 stars, 417 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (417) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 182 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Histogram, Probability, Simulations

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Statistics, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 2K reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (2K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Conducting Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.3 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis and Reporting: Excel, QuickSight, and SSRS

    Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft SQL Servers, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, SQL, Data Analysis, Analytics, Automation, Analysis, Business, Design

    4.7 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (17) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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