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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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    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Presentations, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Statistical Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning, Data Synthesis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, AI Personalization, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Model Optimization, Dimensionality Reduction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Advanced Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and NLP

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Decision Tree Learning, Advanced Analytics, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Data Science, Data Processing, Logistic Regression

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, Computer Vision, Fine-tuning, Classification Algorithms, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Hands-On MLOps Fundamentals for ML Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Amazon Web Services, Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, DevOps, CI/CD, Apache Spark, Pandas (Python Package), Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Governance, Supervised Learning, Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Python Programming, Automation, Unsupervised Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Predictive Models for Financial Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Data, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Workflow Management, Data Validation, Data Preprocessing, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Business Reporting, Responsible AI, Performance Reporting, Business Ethics, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fine-Tuning and Evaluating Vision AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Fine-tuning, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Model Optimization, Verification And Validation, Model Deployment, Performance Metric, Data Pipelines, Quality Assessment, Performance Measurement, Data Quality, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Build & Optimize TensorFlow ML Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Model Optimization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning, Data Preprocessing

    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, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization, Performance Measurement, Data Warehousing, Interactive Data Visualization, MicroStrategy, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Data Strategy, Performance Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Balance and Analyze Image Segmentation

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, AI Workflows, Model Optimization, Spatial Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
  • Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Advanced Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and NLP: John Wiley & Sons
  • Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Hands-On MLOps Fundamentals for ML Engineers: KodeKloud
  • Predictive Models for Financial Risk: Coursera
  • Fine-Tuning and Evaluating Vision AI Models: Coursera
  • Build & Optimize TensorFlow ML Workflows: Coursera
  • Mastering Software Development in R: Johns Hopkins University

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