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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


  • G

    Google

    Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Tuning, Interviewing Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Introduction to Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Business Process, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management, Data Presentation, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    496 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced Dart Programming for Scalable Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Scalability, Software Architecture, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Discover the Art of Prompting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Content Creation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), AI Workflows, Cloud Computing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    AI Engineering Masterclass: From Zero to AI Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Transfer Learning, NumPy, Matplotlib, Convolutional Neural Networks, Statistical Methods, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Tensorflow

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced RAG Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Agentic systems, Performance Testing, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Data Validation, Model Evaluation, Verification And Validation, A/B Testing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Embeddings

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Visual Analytics with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Mapping, Tree Maps, Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Histogram, Scatter Plots, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Forecasting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Reliable LLM Systems

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Performance Tuning, Debugging, Performance Testing, Query Languages, SQL, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Mathematical Modeling, Life Sciences, Biology, R Programming, Data Collection, Quantitative Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Power BI Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Stakeholder Communications, Management Reporting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Metrics, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Performance, Data Integration, Project Management Software, Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports: Google
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Apply Advanced Dart Programming for Scalable Applications: EDUCBA
  • Discover the Art of Prompting: Google
  • Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • AI Engineering Masterclass: From Zero to AI Hero: Packt
  • Advanced RAG Patterns: Coursera
  • Visual Analytics with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Building Reliable LLM Systems: Coursera
  • Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR: The University of Edinburgh

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