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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Land, Agriculture, and Alternative Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Commercial Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Asset Management, Tax Planning, Finance, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business, Data Management, Financial Statements, Failure Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EC-Council

    Information Security Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Of Things, Risk Analysis, Web Applications

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Cloud API, Restful API, Node.JS, Microsoft Azure, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, API Testing, Software Testing, Network Routing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Building, Optimizing, and Validating Machine Learning Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Workflow Management, Verification And Validation, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Benchmarking, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Analysis, Cost Management, Resource Utilization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Campus BBVA

    Cybersecurity for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Data Security, Email Security, Asset Protection, Endpoint Security, Business Process, Data Loss Prevention, Authentications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Culture, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Policy Development, World History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Elasticsearch 8 and the Elastic Stack: In-Depth and Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Deployment, Data Visualization, Restful API, Data Mapping, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard Creation, Histogram, Data Store, Data Transformation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Scalability, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Data Management, Query Languages

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Computer Security, Technical Communication, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Linux Commands, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Product Strategy and Roadmapping

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, AI Product Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, User Story, Product Management, Product Planning, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, New Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Development, Functional Specification, Ideation, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Requirements Management, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Market Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), Process Analysis, Safety Standards, Document Management, System Requirements

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners - Level 1

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Security, Machine Learning, AI powered creativity, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, AI literacy, LLM Application, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning

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

  • Land, Agriculture, and Alternative Investing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Information Security Analyst: EC-Council
  • Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions: Coursera
  • Building, Optimizing, and Validating Machine Learning Models: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity for Managers: Campus BBVA
  • Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today: Duke University
  • Elasticsearch 8 and the Elastic Stack: In-Depth and Hands-On: Packt
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp
  • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Product Strategy and Roadmapping: Microsoft

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