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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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    Coursera

    GenAI for Product R&D Teams

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Innovation, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, New Product Development, Product Development, Responsible AI, Process Development, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Injury Prevention, Engineering Practices, Building Codes, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Issue, Engineering Design Process, Building Design, Environment, Risk Management, Human Factors, Chemistry, Emergency Response

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Manejo moderno de la caries dental

    Skills you'll gain: Cavity Prevention, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    AI for Strategic Decision Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Marketing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Network Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Text Mining, Reinforcement Learning, Data Security, Security Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Mining

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Measuring Disease in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Health Policy, Science and Research, Research, General Science and Research

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Personalized Campaigns, Trend Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Management, Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Prompt Engineering Tools, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Automation, Creativity, Analytics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Product Strategy in the age of GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Flow Diagram, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Innovation, Design Thinking, Process Flow Diagrams, Ideation, New Product Development, Customer Insights, Go To Market Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Product Planning, Strategic Prioritization, AI Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Prototyping, Generative AI, Strategic Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Gender Equality

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Health Equity, Sociology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Discussion Facilitation, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Business Metrics, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Model Optimization, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Sensory Systems Analysis, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research, Instructional Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Máximo rendimiento y tecnología en el deporte

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Web Scraping, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Image Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Synthesis, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Skills, LLM Application, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Digital Analysis, Data Sharing, People Analytics, Statistical Inference, Unsupervised Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • GenAI for Product R&D Teams: Coursera
  • The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Manejo moderno de la caries dental: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AI for Strategic Decision Intelligence: Edureka
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Measuring Disease in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera
  • Product Strategy in the age of GenAI: Coursera
  • Gender Equality: University of Western Australia
  • Excel Skills for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University

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