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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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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Project Management with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Project Management, AI Enablement, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Decision Intelligence, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Team Management, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Octave Machine Learning: Apply, Analyze & Build

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, File I/O, Predictive Modeling, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Matlab, Scripting, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, File Management, Functional Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Simulation of Covid-19 Testing Process Using R Simmer

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Process Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Process Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Reading and Comprehension of Text in English Module 2

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language, Grammar, Language Competency, Data Analysis, Graphing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Identify Your Target Audience

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Driving engagement, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Customer Retention, Data-Driven Marketing, User Feedback, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Business Ethics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Case Studies, Business Metrics, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Estimation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Health Policy, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Socioeconomics, Health Informatics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Public Health, Data Visualization, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Machine Learning with R

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, R Programming, Apache Spark, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Keras (Neural Network Library), Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Machine Learning, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Bayesian Network, Logistic Regression

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 102

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Information Gathering and Vetting

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Data Collection, Investigation, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Data Sharing, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Information Management

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Datos con Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Neo4J Enterprise on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, NoSQL, Cloud Storage, Data Import/Export, Data Access, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Project Management with AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Octave Machine Learning: Apply, Analyze & Build: EDUCBA
  • Simulation of Covid-19 Testing Process Using R Simmer: Coursera
  • Reading and Comprehension of Text in English Module 2: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • How to Identify Your Target Audience: Coursera
  • Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel: Macquarie University
  • Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations: University of Minnesota
  • Machine Learning with R: Packt
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 102: Splunk Inc.
  • Information Gathering and Vetting: Arizona State University

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