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Beginner Data Analysis Courses

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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    Starweaver

    Threat Hunting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Splunk, Threat Detection, Jupyter, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Pandas (Python Package), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unsupervised Learning, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to SQL Window Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Intuit

    Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Payroll, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Inventory Accounting, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Payroll Tax, Inventory Control, Fixed Asset, Sales Tax, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Property Accounting

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI and Machine Learning Essentials with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, Deep Learning, Probability Distribution, Supervised Learning, Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Agentic systems, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Integración y preparación de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Compilation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Data Management, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Simulations, Model Evaluation, Performance Testing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Google Ads for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Marketing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, DevOps, Docker (Software), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Solution Design, Microservices, Information Technology, Multi-Cloud, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development)

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Using Databases with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Store, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, MySQL, Databases, Data Modeling, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Data Processing, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, AI Security, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Literacy

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI with Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Scalability, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Threat Hunting Techniques: Starweaver
  • Introduction to SQL Window Functions: Coursera
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Intuit
  • AI and Machine Learning Essentials with Python: University of Pennsylvania
  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • Integración y preparación de datos: Universidad de los Andes
  • A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone): University of Alberta
  • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera
  • IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect: IBM
  • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan

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