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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


  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Systems with the ChatGPT API

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Self Service Technologies, Jupyter

    4.7 stars, 361 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (361) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Inference, Psychology

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 5.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI

    4.7 stars, 233 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (233) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Contabilidad para no contadores

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting Records, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Registration, Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Equities

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Prompt Engineering Tools

    4.6 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Root Cause Analysis, Amazon DynamoDB, Customer Relationship Building, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Customer Relationship Management, Software Architecture, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Technical Support and Services, Web Applications, Information Technology, Customer Service, Software Development

    4.8 stars, 6.9K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • C

    Coursera

    YouTube Content Creator Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Performance Analysis, Storyboarding, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Scheduling, Benchmarking, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Videography, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Live Streaming, Driving engagement, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Style Guides, Marketing

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Intuit

    Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Business Metrics, Income Statement, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Analysis, Financial Data, Performance Analysis

    4.6 stars, 873 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (873) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

    4.2 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Functions and Conditional Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming

    5 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Import/Export, Mathematical Software, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Data Structures, Data Persistence, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Building Systems with the ChatGPT API: DeepLearning.AI
  • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology: Sage Publications
  • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam: Microsoft
  • Contabilidad para no contadores: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone: University of Cambridge
  • AWS Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services
  • YouTube Content Creator Pro: Coursera
  • Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements: Intuit
  • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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