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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


  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Data Analysis for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Data Strategy, Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis

    4.6 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis Using Pyspark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 320 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (320) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Presentations, Team Leadership, People Management, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Communication, Model Evaluation

    4.6 stars, 3.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

    4.2 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (49) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Wrangling, Case Studies, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies

    4.8 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Complex Problem Solving, Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software

    4.2 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Data Analysis Techniques with Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Python for Data Analysis and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, IT Automation, Scripting, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Validation, Package and Software Management, Software Installation

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 448 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Medical Privacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression

    4.6 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Perform exploratory data analysis on retail data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Customer Analysis, Analytical Skills, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Analysis for Business: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Data Analysis Using Pyspark: Coursera
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Coursera
  • Managing Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • GenAI for Financial Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Intermediate Data Analysis Techniques with Pandas: Packt
  • Python for Data Analysis and Automation: Packt
  • Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas: Coursera

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