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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Data Management with Azure: Implement Compliance Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Database Management, Data Management, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Search Engines for Web and Enterprise Data

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Semantic Web, Content Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Algorithms, Personalized Service, Natural Language Processing, User Research, Data Structures

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, NumPy, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Explore Data with Gemini in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Query Languages, Data Access, Gemini, Big Data, SQL, Ad Hoc Analysis, Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    R Ultimate 2024 - R for Data Science and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Autoencoders, Shiny (R Package), Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Data Import/Export, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Plotly, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Dimensionality Reduction

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Architect and Optimize GenAI Data Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Apache Kafka, Data Architecture, Generative AI, Data Infrastructure, Root Cause Analysis, Dataflow, Solution Architecture, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Software Architecture, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Failure Analysis, Data Processing, Dependency Analysis, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Lakes, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Big Data and Hadoop Foundations and Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Linux, Software Installation, Scalability, System Configuration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer Professional Certificate en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Data Processing, Systems Design, Apache Spark, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Quality, Apache Hadoop, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    817 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Protecting Data, Logging, and Monitoring in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Encryption, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), System Monitoring, Amazon S3, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with BigQuery GIS for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Visualization, Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis, Cloud Management, Data Access, Query Languages

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Management with Azure: Implement Compliance Controls: Coursera
  • Search Engines for Web and Enterprise Data: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python: Packt
  • Explore Data with Gemini in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • R Ultimate 2024 - R for Data Science and Machine Learning: Packt
  • Architect and Optimize GenAI Data Systems: Coursera
  • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
  • Big Data and Hadoop Foundations and Setup: Johns Hopkins University
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer Professional Certificate en Español: Google Cloud

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