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Data Analysis Courses for Beginners

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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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Introducción a la IA y la tecnología en el deporte

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Analytics, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Natural Language Processing, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Technology Strategies, Performance Appraisal, Agile Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Medical Software

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Software Quality Assurance, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Verification And Validation, Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Regulatory Compliance, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, User Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Technologies, Engineering Design Process, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Intermediate PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

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    339 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Customers and Competition, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Market Analysis, Target Audience

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    CompTIA Security+ 701

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Computer Security, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with Python & Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Mining, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Social Media Analytics, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Methods, R (Software), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Computer Vision Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Color Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Matlab, AI literacy, Calculus, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Foundations of Generative AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, Real Time Data, Scalability, Responsible AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Princípios de Desenvolvimento Ágil de Software

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Program Development, Diagram Design, Software Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Mastering Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mathematical Software, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Engineering Analysis, Scripting, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Data Analysis courses

  • Introducción a la IA y la tecnología en el deporte: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
  • Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler: Coursera
  • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of Customers and Competition, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • CompTIA Security+ 701: Infosec
  • Machine Learning with Python & Statistics: EDUCBA
  • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Computer Vision Basics: University at Buffalo
  • Foundations of Generative AI Models: Simplilearn

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