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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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    Coursera

    Start Neural Networks Advanced Model Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Technical Documentation, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Supervised Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Google Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Google Workspace

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Transform and Communicate AI Insights Visually

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Reporting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, LangChain, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, Creativity, Application Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dashboarding and Funnel Analytics for Product Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Analytics, Process Analysis, Heat Maps, Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Insights, Requirements Analysis, Analytics, Process Optimization, Interactive Data Visualization, Process Design, Business Requirements, Predictive Analytics, Customer Retention, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Discover Spatial Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Data Mapping, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    ETL Testing Basics for Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Databases, Data Manipulation, Real Time Data, AI Workflows, Database Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Performance Tuning, Process Design, Data Validation, Apache, Scalability, Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Embeddings, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Forecasting, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Track Marketing Goals with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Google Ads, Marketing Effectiveness, Web Analytics and SEO, Smart Goals, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Customer Insights, Analytics, Goal Setting, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, Performance Metric, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Basic Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Mining and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms

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

  • Start Neural Networks Advanced Model Architectures: Coursera
  • AI Fundamentals: Google
  • Transform and Communicate AI Insights Visually: Coursera
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Dashboarding and Funnel Analytics for Product Insights: Coursera
  • Discover Spatial Basics: Coursera
  • ETL Testing Basics for Databases: Coursera
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI): IBM
  • DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer: DeepLearning.AI
  • Track Marketing Goals with Google Analytics: Coursera

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