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Beginner Data Analysis Courses

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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Six Sigma, Business Process, Operational Analysis, Process Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Program Management, Process Control, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence in Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Unstructured Data, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Corporate Finance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Accounting, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Cash Flows, Portfolio Risk, Cost Accounting, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Collaborative Software, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cost Management, Machine Learning, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Machine Learning for Kyphosis Disease Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Random Forest Algorithm, Decision Tree Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Data Transformation, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Energy Modeling: Predicting & Optimizing Consumption

    Skills you'll gain: Scenario Testing, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Google Gemini, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Data Modeling, Analytics, 3D Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Simple Parallel Coordinates Plot using d3 js

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Javascript, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media Marketing in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Facebook, Content Marketing, Instagram, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Social Media, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Digital Content, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Brand Awareness, B2B Sales

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Java Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Scala Programming, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Machine Controls, Automation, Robotics, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Data Mapping, Predictive Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Control Systems, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Artificial Intelligence in Social Media Analytics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Corporate Finance Essentials: IESE Business School
  • Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Machine Learning for Kyphosis Disease Classification: Coursera
  • Energy Modeling: Predicting & Optimizing Consumption: Coursera
  • Simple Parallel Coordinates Plot using d3 js: Coursera
  • Social Media Marketing in Practice: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University

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