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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Build & Optimize TensorFlow ML Workflows

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Database Administration, Data Engineering, Database Design, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, Data Pipelines, SQL, Database Management, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Bash (Scripting Language), Database Architecture and Administration, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Generative AI, Data Import/Export, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate, Analyze, and Model Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Failure Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Technical Communication, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Decision Making

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Probability, 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
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    4.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build & Evaluate Real-Time Object Detectors

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Data Pipelines, Quality Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Markov Model, Embeddings, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, LLM Application, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Collaboration, Productivity, Innovation, Organizational Skills, Debugging, Business Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building RAG Systems with Open Models

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, LangChain, Software Design Patterns, Vector Databases, LLM Application, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Text Mining, Scalability, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Build & Optimize TensorFlow ML Workflows: Coursera
  • IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
  • Evaluate, Analyze, and Model Performance: Coursera
  • Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation : Rice University
  • Statistical Inference: Johns Hopkins University
  • Build & Evaluate Real-Time Object Detectors: Coursera
  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
  • Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR: The University of Edinburgh
  • Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford University

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