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
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Collection, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Synthesis, Machine Learning
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Tableau Software, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Presence, Python Programming
Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Logistic Regression, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Statistics
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Anomaly Detection, Supervised Learning, Analytical Skills, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Logistic Regression, Model Training, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Google
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Brainstorming, Planning, AI literacy, Visual Storytelling, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Presentations, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Research, Project Management, Machine Learning
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Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Matplotlib, Data Synthesis, Probability Distribution, Data Processing, Probability & Statistics, Data Integration, Performance Analysis, Statistical Analysis, LLM Application, Probability, Applied Machine Learning, Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Reinforcement Learning, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Machine Learning
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Random Forest Algorithm, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Matplotlib, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics), Supervised Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Scientific Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Geospatial Mapping, Machine Learning
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Access, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation
University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Integral Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Algorithms
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, PySpark, Data Quality, Apache Spark, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Visualization, Data Governance, Machine Learning
Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Text Mining, Prompt Engineering, Deep Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses
- Data Analysis and Visualization with Python:Â Microsoft
- Google Advanced Data Analytics:Â Google
- Data Analysis and Interpretation:Â Wesleyan University
- Data Analysis with Python:Â University of Colorado Boulder
- AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing:Â IBM
- Google AI:Â Google
- Maximum Performance and Technology in Sports:Â Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
- Satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing & Machine Learning:Â Coursera
- Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning:Â IBM
- Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis:Â University of Pittsburgh
