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Beginner Data Analysis Courses

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 California San Diego

    Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), Peer Review, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Cloud Computing for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Apache Spark, Web Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, PySpark, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Containerization, Restful API, Data Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apache Avro & Kafka Data Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Spring Boot, Java Programming, Development Environment, Apache, JSON, Data Integration, Live Streaming, Data Transformation, Solution Design, Data Processing, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Data Validation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Seaborn Python: Visualize & Analyze Data Distributions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Analysis Software, Design, C and C++, Build Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Validate Data in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Data Wrangling, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    CertNexus

    Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Risking, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Technology Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    303 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Talend Data Integration & ETL Workflow Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Databases, Business Logic, Data Processing, Java, File Management, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Data Manipulation, File I/O, Data Mapping, Dataflow, Scalability, Data Transformation, Software Documentation, Software Installation, File Systems

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Business Data Using Excel Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Business Analytics, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Project Documentation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis, Probability, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Graphing, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Physics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Develop Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Extract, Transform, Load, File I/O, Data Transformation, Jupyter, SQL

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (III)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Database Management Systems, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Java Built in Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Data Structures, File I/O, Java Programming, Data Access, Data Cleansing

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego
  • Cloud Computing for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Apache Avro & Kafka Data Engineering Projects: EDUCBA
  • Seaborn Python: Visualize & Analyze Data Distributions: EDUCBA
  • Validate Data in Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Talend Data Integration & ETL Workflow Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Analyze Business Data Using Excel Pivot Tables: EDUCBA
  • Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling: Johns Hopkins University
  • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Develop Pipelines: Google Cloud

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