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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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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Automation

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Analysis with Pandas and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Text Mining, Data Wrangling, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Programming Principles, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Advanced Analytics, Statistics, R (Software), Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Data Visualization

    3.5
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Exploratory Data Analysis

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

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Integration, Statistics, Infectious Diseases, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Analytics, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, People Analytics, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Tableau Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, R Programming, Alteryx, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis Software, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Workflow Management, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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, Analysis

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    390 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    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

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    319 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Advanced Data Analysis with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Analytical Skills

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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas

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

    4.6
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
  • Data Analysis with Pandas and Python: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Data Analysis: LearnQuest
  • Exploratory Data Analysis: University of Leeds
  • COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python: Coursera
  • Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python: Coursera
  • Tableau Data Analysis and Visualization: Packt
  • Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy: Coursera
  • Data Analysis Using Pyspark: Coursera

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