Data Analytics Training and Skills

Learn data analytics through Excel, SQL and visualization. Build skills to clean data, investigate business questions and explain findings, as a beginner or professional improving analytical work.

Data Analytics courses to explore

McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin

Data Analytics Essentials

Skills: Data Analysis with Excel · Data Transformation with Pandas and Numpy

★ 4.9 (16)

Beginner · 21 weeks

University Certificate

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Data Analytics courses for beginners

New to Data Analytics? Learn data analysis and business insights through introductory courses before choosing more specialized training.

Great Learning Academy

Oracle SQL

Skills: Advanced Java Projects Ideas · Beginner Java Projects Ideas

★ 4.5 (3,260)

Beginner · 4 hours 30 minutes

Free Course

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Great Learning Academy

Introduction to Hadoop

Skills: Different techniques of big data analytics using Hadoop · Understand the importance of distributed data storage system

★ 4.6 (547)

Beginner · 4 hours 30 minutes

Free Course

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Practical Data Analytics courses and tools

Clean and analyze data to answer business questions, identify trends, and communicate useful insights. Develop hands-on skills in data analysis and business insights.

Advanced Data Analytics training

Already familiar with Data Analytics? Build on your experience in data analysis and business insights to handle more complex tasks and evaluate your results.

University programs with Data Analytics skills

Develop expertise in data analysis and business insights through a broader university curriculum. Explore programs that connect Data Analytics to the responsibilities you want to take on.

SRM University, Sikkim

Online MBA

Skills: Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) · Finance & Fintech

Beginner · 24 months

Degree Program · Paid

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai

Online MCA in Generative AI

Skills: Advanced Generative AI Techniques · AI in Data Analytics and Predictive Modelling

Beginner · 2 years

Degree Program · Paid

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai

MCA in Cybersecurity

Skills: Computer Application Development · Cyber Forensics

Advanced · 2 years

Degree Program · Paid

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Free courses

Explore a new skill and build your foundations before choosing longer training.

Best forBeginners and learners exploring a topic

  • Self-paced introductory courses
  • Foundations and selected tools
  • Free learning; certificate fees may apply
Data Analytics skills and tools
Analytical ThinkingBusiness IntelligenceContinuous Learning
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Dashboard DesignData AnalysisData Cleaning

What you getUnderstand the fundamentals

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Develop practical skills through paid courses and applied learning.

Best forLearners ready to put skills into practice

  • Professional skill development
  • Practice and projects in selected courses
  • Course content and subscription terms vary
Data Analytics skills and tools
Business Case StudiesDashboardsData Analytics
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Data CleaningEdaExcel Functions

What you getBuild and apply your skills

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Certificate programs

Develop deeper expertise through structured university and institution programs.

Best forProfessionals seeking specialist training

  • Structured curriculum
  • Faculty and expert learning in selected programs
  • Credential and eligibility depend on the program
Data Analytics skills and tools
Data Analysis with ExcelDescriptive StatisticsExploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
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Python ProgrammingData AnalysisData Visualization using Tableau

What you getDevelop professional expertise

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  • In-depth academic curriculum
  • Admission and study requirements
  • Qualification awarded by the university
Data Analytics skills and tools
Business AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceBusiness Research
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Data-Driven Decision MakingDeep Learning ConceptsFinancial Analysis

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Example tools & technologiesChatGPT, Python, Excel, SQLChatGPT, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Gemini, ClaudeChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, LangGraph, CrewAI, OpenAI Agents SDK, Google ADK, DatabricksPython, PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Databricks, Snowflake, dbt
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How to choose your Data Analytics training

New to Data Analytics?

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Want to develop practical Data Analytics skills?

Clean and analyze data to answer business questions, identify trends, and communicate useful insights. Develop hands-on skills in data analysis and business insights.

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Using Data Analytics at work?

Clean and analyze data to answer business questions, identify trends, and communicate useful insights. Choose training that helps you use data analysis and business insights in your role.

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