Introduction to Data Analytics
Ready to start a career in Data Analysis but don’t know where to begin?
Introduction to Data Analytics is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Data Analytics. It is structured in 5 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 11h 38m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 20.8K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Data Analytics courses collection, where we compare it against 31 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 11h 38m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (20.8K reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
Data analytics involves examining raw data to find trends and draw conclusions. It helps businesses make informed decisions and solve problems. Learning data analytics skills can open doors to many career paths in today's data-driven world.
This Introduction to Data Analytics course, offered by IBM through Coursera, provides a gentle start for beginners. You can enroll for free to access course materials. The course covers the key steps in the data analytics process. You learn about the data ecosystem and different data roles such as Data Engineer, Data Analyst, and Data Scientist. The syllabus includes modules like "What is Data Analytics" and "Gathering and Wrangling Data." The course also teaches how to gather, wrangle, mine, and visualize data.
After completing this course, you can explain the data analytics process. You will differentiate between various data roles and describe different data structures and file formats. The course helps you understand how to collect, clean, and visualize data. You will gain skills in Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, and Data Analysis. The total duration of the course is 11h 38m. This course has a rating of 4.8 from 20777 reviews.
This Introduction to Data Analytics course is designed for beginners. It requires only basic computer literacy and high school level math. It provides an overview and does not go into advanced statistical modeling or specific programming languages in depth. For those looking to apply data analytics in a specific field, consider Applying Data Analytics in Finance. If you need to learn about cloud platforms, AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials is another beginner option available.
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- All you need to get started is basic computer literacy, high school level math, and access to a modern web browser such as Chrome or Firefox.
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 11h 38m.
Module 1 · What is Data Analytics
Module 2 · The Data Ecosystem
Module 3 · Gathering and Wrangling Data
Module 4 · Mining & Visualizing Data and Communicating Results
Module 5 · Career Opportunities and Data Analysis in Action
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 20.8K learners on Coursera (checked 10 Aug 2026).
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| Introduction to Data Analytics This |
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4.8★ | Check price | 11h 38m | Highest rated (4.8★ from 20.8K reviews) |
| AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials |
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4.8★ | Check price | 35h 48m | Beginner-friendly · 35h 48m |
| Data Analyst Online Course | Data Analytics | Udacity | Udacity | 4.8★ | Check price | 2 months | Beginner-friendly · 2 months |
| ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis |
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4.8★ | Check price | 10h 52m | Quickest to finish (10h 52m) |
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Common questions
How much does Introduction to Data Analytics cost?
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Does Introduction to Data Analytics come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Introduction to Data Analytics take?
Coursera lists it at 11h 38m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Introduction to Data Analytics suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Introduction to Data Analytics cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with What is Data Analytics and going on to The Data Ecosystem, Gathering and Wrangling Data, Mining & Visualizing Data and Communicating Results, Career Opportunities and Data Analysis in Action. The full outline is on this page.