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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


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Code Free Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unsupervised Learning, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Model Evaluation, No-Code Development, Software Installation

    ★ 4.3 (216) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introdução ao Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Internet Of Things, Social Network Analysis, Text Mining, Apache Hadoop, Business Intelligence, Social Media Analytics, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Science, Fraud detection, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies

    ★ 4.6 (323) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, R (Software), Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Science, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (450) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Dealing With Missing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), Statistical Methods, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression

    ★ 3.8 (138) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Managing Big Data with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Management, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Query Languages, Databases, Business Analytics, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management

    ★ 4.7 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    CertNexus

    CFR: Incident Analysis, Response, and Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Network Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Digital Analysis, Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Cluster Analysis and Unsupervised Machine Learning in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Scientific Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Python Programming, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Data Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Markov Model, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Bayesian Statistics, Decision Making, Statistical Methods, Anomaly Detection, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Model Optimization, Clinical Trials

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI Code & Libraries with Static Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Personalization, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, CI/CD, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Dependency Analysis, Analysis, Program Implementation, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Query Languages, Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Management, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.8 (531) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Product Development, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Business Solutions, Presentations, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    ★ 4.5 (146) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Analysis, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Visualization, R Programming, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

    ★ 4.7 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Code Free Data Science: University of California San Diego
  • Introdução ao Big Data : Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Dealing With Missing Data: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Managing Big Data with MySQL: Duke University
  • CFR: Incident Analysis, Response, and Forensics: CertNexus
  • Cluster Analysis and Unsupervised Machine Learning in Python: Packt
  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Data Effectively: Johns Hopkins University
  • Secure AI Code & Libraries with Static Analysis: Coursera
  • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera

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