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Data Analytics Courses and Certifications

Where to learn data analytics and which credentials to take, from SQL, spreadsheets and Python to BI dashboards and platform certifications.

56 topics•8 categories•Updated November 2026

How to Choose a Path

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Data analytics is about answering business questions with data. Learn spreadsheets and SQL first, add Python or R and statistics, learn a BI tool such as Power BI or Tableau, then add a certificate or platform credential and build a portfolio of real analyses.

01Data AnalyticsData analytics hub on this site. 02Analytics and BI PlatformsBusiness intelligence and analytics platforms. 03BI ToolsBusiness intelligence tools directory. 04Data Visualization ToolsTools for charts and dashboards. 05Data Science Courses and CertificationsThe wider data science learning path. 06Courses and CertificationsHub for all courses and certifications.

Step 1: SQL, Spreadsheets and Python

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The core skills of most analyst roles.

07SQLBoltInteractive SQL lessons for beginners. 08SQL Tutorial (ThoughtSpot, formerly Mode)Free SQL tutorial from basic queries to advanced analytics. 09Kaggle Learn: Intro to SQLShort free lesson on SQL for data work. 10Kaggle Learn: PandasShort free lesson on data analysis with pandas. 11Kaggle Learn: Data VisualizationShort free lesson on charts in Python. 12pandas: getting startedOfficial introduction to pandas. 13freeCodeCamp: Data Analysis with PythonFree certification course on data analysis with Python. 14R for Data ScienceFree book on data analysis in R. 15Microsoft Excel help and trainingMicrosoft's official Excel help and learning pages. 16Khan Academy: statistics and probabilityFree lessons on statistics and probability. 17DataquestInteractive data analysis paths.

Step 2: Professional Certificates and Courses

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Structured programs that combine tools, projects and a certificate.

18Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (Coursera)Entry-level program on analysis, spreadsheets, SQL, R and visualization. 19Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate (Coursera)Follow-on program with Python, statistics and machine learning. 20IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate (Coursera)Program on Excel, SQL, Python and dashboards. 21Meta Data Analyst Professional Certificate (Coursera)Program on analysis with spreadsheets, SQL, Python and Tableau. 22Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate (Coursera)Program that prepares for the Power BI exam. 23edX: data analysisCatalogue of data analysis courses and programs. 24MIT 15.071: The Analytics EdgeFree MIT course on analytics with data and models. 25NPTELFree university courses from Indian institutes, including data analytics. 26DataCamp: data analyst tracksInteractive tracks for analysts in SQL, Python and R.

BI Tools Training

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Training for the dashboard and reporting tools analysts use.

27Microsoft Learn: Power BI trainingFree Microsoft learning paths for Power BI. 28Tableau trainingTableau's official training and learning resources. 29Tableau Public: learnFree resources for Tableau Public. 30Looker documentationGoogle Cloud's Looker documentation. 31Qlik trainingQlik's training offerings. 32Alteryx AcademyAlteryx learning resources and certifications.

Vendor and Platform Certifications

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Credentials for specific analytics platforms. Exam names change, so check each provider's page.

33Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)Microsoft credential for data analysts using Power BI. 34Fabric Analytics Engineer AssociateMicrosoft credential for analytics on Microsoft Fabric. 35Tableau certificationTableau's certification program. 36Databricks Certified Data Analyst AssociateDatabricks credential for analysis with Databricks SQL. 37Databricks certificationsAll Databricks certification programs. 38Snowflake certificationsSnowflake's certification program. 39Google Cloud certificationsGoogle Cloud certification catalogue. 40AWS certificationAWS certification catalogue. 41AWS Skill BuilderAWS learning platform with analytics training. 42SAS Global CertificationSAS credentials for analytics.

Business Analysis and Data Management Credentials

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Adjacent credentials for analysts who work with business requirements and data governance.

43IIBA ECBAEntry certification in business analysis. 44IIBA CBAPAdvanced business analysis certification. 45CDMP (DAMA)Certified Data Management Professional program. 46Business Analysis Courses and CertificationsBusiness analysis learning guide.

Communities and Practice

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Where analysts practise and keep up with the field.

47Kaggle LearnShort free lessons on Python, SQL and data skills. 48Analytics VidhyaIndian data science and analytics community and tutorials. 49KDnuggetsData science and analytics news and tutorials. 50Data Sets for ML and DLUCI and other datasets for practice.

Related Pages

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Neighbouring pages on this site.

51Data Engineering Courses and CertificationsPipelines, warehousing and platform credentials. 52Machine Learning Courses and CertificationsMaths, core ML, deep learning and MLOps. 53AI Courses and CertificationsAI learning guide. 54Cloud Data Analytics SolutionsCloud analytics services. 55Real-time Data Analytics PlatformsStreaming analytics platforms. 56Free AI CoursesFree AI courses from top universities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a data analyst?

Learn Excel and SQL, add Python or R and basic statistics, learn a BI tool such as Power BI or Tableau, and build a portfolio of analyses on real datasets. A professional certificate such as Google Data Analytics, IBM Data Analyst or Meta Data Analyst gives structure.

Which data analytics certification should I take?

Choose by the tools your target employers use. Professional certificates from Google, IBM and Meta suit beginners. The Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300), Tableau and Databricks credentials show platform skills.

SQL, Excel or Python first?

SQL and Excel are used in most analyst roles, so start with them. Add Python or R when you need larger datasets, automation or statistics.

Power BI or Tableau?

Both are widely used. Power BI fits organisations on Microsoft, Tableau is common in visualization-heavy teams. Check job listings in your target market and use the free training from each vendor to try them.

How is this different from the Data Science and Data Engineering pages?

This guide covers analysis, reporting and dashboards. The Data Science Courses and Certifications page goes deeper on statistics and machine learning, and the Data Engineering page on pipelines and warehousing.

How current is this page?

Links were checked on 2 November 2026. Course catalogues, exam names and prices change often, so confirm details on each provider's own page. Descriptions summarise each provider's pages and are not rankings. Sites that block automated checks, such as DataCamp, Tableau, Snowflake and Alteryx, are kept and may need a manual click.