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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 1

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Research Design, Image Analysis, Experimentation, Neurology, Data Preprocessing, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edge Impulse

    Edge AI for Microcontrollers

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Anomaly Detection, AI Product Strategy, Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things, Product Engineering, Prototyping, Industrial Engineering, Product Development, Data Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Linear Regression and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build and Analyze SSRS Reports with SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft SQL Servers, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, SQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design Real-Time Architectures with Spark & Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Application Deployment, Systems Architecture, Scalability, Data Processing, System Monitoring, Architecture and Construction, Data Transformation, Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    MLOps | Machine Learning Operations

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Hugging Face, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis

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    Packt

    Building LLM Powered Applications

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Embeddings, Python Programming, Vector Databases, Machine Learning, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Deep Learning Models for Peak AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Improvement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI Ops: Running Powerful Generative AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Risking, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Security, Enterprise Architecture, Executive Presence, Professional Development, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Financial Forecasting, Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Terraform, Incident Management, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AI Techniques, Causal Inference & Business Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Operations Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Apache Kafka, Stakeholder Communications, Large Language Modeling, Real Time Data, AI Enablement, Information Privacy, Performance Testing, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Prompt Engineering, Reinforcement Learning, Inventory Management System, Stakeholder Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize AI: Build & Evaluate Predictive Models

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Performance Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Principles of fMRI 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Edge AI for Microcontrollers: Edge Impulse
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning: Packt
  • Linear Regression and Modeling : Duke University
  • Build and Analyze SSRS Reports with SQL Server: EDUCBA
  • Design Real-Time Architectures with Spark & Kafka: Coursera
  • MLOps | Machine Learning Operations: Duke University
  • Building LLM Powered Applications: Packt
  • Optimize Deep Learning Models for Peak AI: Coursera
  • GenAI Ops: Running Powerful Generative AI Systems: Coursera

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