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Free Data and Analytics courses

Measure what works, organize data in spreadsheets, and turn numbers into dashboards and reports people actually read.

All free, no sign-up, with 4 more courses coming soon.

  • 1course live
  • 32short lessons
  • 79hands-on activities
  • 2hours of learning

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Where should I start?

About data and analytics skills

Data skills help you answer everyday business questions with evidence instead of guesses: which campaign brought sales, which product sells best, where customers drop off, and what to fix first. They are useful in almost any job, from marketing and admin to finance and operations.

This category covers the full chain. Analytics tools like GA4 collect the data. Spreadsheets like Google Sheets and Excel organize and clean it. Dashboard tools like Data Studio and Power BI turn it into reports a manager or client can read in a minute.

Lessons use local examples, such as tracking sales for a small shop or reporting campaign results in pesos, so the skills transfer straight to office work, freelance VA roles, and your own business.

Available now

Coming soon

  • Google Sheets for Beginners

    Formulas, cleanup, and simple reports

  • Data Studio for Beginners

    Dashboards from GA4, Ads, and Sheets

  • Excel for Beginners

    Formulas, tables, and PivotTables

  • Power BI for Beginners

    Turn data into interactive reports

Suggested learning path

  1. Digital and Web Analytics Start here to learn measurement: goals, KPIs, GA4, UTM tracking, and reporting.
  2. Google Sheets for Beginners Coming soon Coming soon: organize and clean data with free spreadsheet skills that work on any device.
  3. Data Studio for Beginners Coming soon Coming soon: connect GA4, Google Ads, and Sheets into shareable dashboards.
  4. Excel for Beginners Coming soon Coming soon: formulas, tables, and PivotTables for office and client work.
  5. Power BI for Beginners Coming soon Coming soon: interactive business reports for larger datasets.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best free data analytics courses for beginners?

Digital and Web Analytics is available now and covers GA4, KPIs, funnels, and reporting. Google Sheets, Data Studio, Excel, and Power BI courses are coming next.

Do I need to be good at math?

No. Most data work uses simple arithmetic like percentages and averages. The lessons explain each formula with a worked example.

Should I learn Google Sheets or Excel first?

Google Sheets is free and runs in a browser, so it is easier to start. The core skills transfer to Excel, which many offices still require.

What is the difference between Data Studio and Power BI?

Data Studio is Google’s free dashboard tool and connects easily to GA4 and Google Ads. Power BI is Microsoft’s tool, common in companies that use Excel and Microsoft 365.

Is Data Studio the same as Looker Studio?

Yes. Google renamed Looker Studio back to Data Studio in April 2026. Older tutorials may still use the Looker Studio name.

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