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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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    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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    Coursera

    Vision Models: Train and Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Datamaps, Unit Testing, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AI for Project Reporting, Dashboards and Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Model Evaluation, Prompt Engineering, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ad Hoc Reporting, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Responsible AI, Business Reporting, Generative AI, Extract, Transform, Load, Project Documentation, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Data Storytelling, AI Enablement, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Calibrate and Serve Confident AI Predictions

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Responsible AI, Statistical Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Markov Model, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 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

    Annotate and Analyze Objects for Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Cleansing, Quality Assurance, Quality Assessment, Packaging and Labeling, Data Pipelines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Data Processing, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Data Science, AI Enablement, Research Methodologies, Agentic systems

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Harness Earth Engine

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Edge AI for Microcontrollers: Edge Impulse
  • Vision Models: Train and Evaluate: Coursera
  • Mastering Software Development in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI for Project Reporting, Dashboards and Risk: Coursera
  • Calibrate and Serve Confident AI Predictions: Coursera
  • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • AI Techniques, Causal Inference & Business Optimization: Coursera
  • Annotate and Analyze Objects for Vision: Coursera
  • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
  • GenAI Ops: Running Powerful Generative AI Systems: Coursera

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