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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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    Coursera

    Covid-19 Death Medical Analysis & Visualization using Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Scenario and Root Cause Analysis with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Generative AI, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Scenario Testing, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Strategic Planning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy, Forecasting, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Applied Machine Learning

    Build toward a degree

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Proposal Development, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Solution Design, Value Propositions, Innovation, Business Strategy, Market Research, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Genentech

    Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality, Electronic Medical Record

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Agile Project Management & Business Analysis Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, User Story

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    The Complete Business Analysis Fundamentals Course

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategies, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, Microsoft Teams, ChatGPT

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, System Monitoring, Health Informatics, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    387 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Differential Equations, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms, Chemistry

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Financial Analysis & Tax Accounting: Apply & Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Case Studies, Operational Efficiency, Return On Investment, Corporate Tax

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Covid-19 Death Medical Analysis & Visualization using Plotly: Coursera
  • Scenario and Root Cause Analysis with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis: Coursera
  • Data Mining Pipeline: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma: Genentech
  • Data Mining Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agile Project Management & Business Analysis Principles: Edureka
  • The Complete Business Analysis Fundamentals Course: Packt
  • Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems: Johns Hopkins University

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