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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Reporting, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Software Installation

    4.8 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Machine Learning: Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Ethics, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Program Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Unilever

    Supply Chain Management and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Management, Performance Improvement, Customer Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Resource Planning, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Logistics, Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 586 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (586) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    AI for Research and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Google Workspace

    4.7 stars, 905 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (905) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Visual Analytics with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Data Mapping, Predictive Analytics, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Forecasting

    4.6 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Methods, Transfer Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging

    4.7 stars, 3.8K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving your statistical inferences

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Research, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Data Sharing

    4.9 stars, 805 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (805) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Excel 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Data Cleansing, Data Sharing, Cloud Storage, Organizational Skills, Learning Management Systems, File Management, Data Maintenance, Editing, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

    4.3 stars, 387 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (387) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Start Writing Prompts like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Context Engineering

    4.8 stars, 4.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, R (Software), Probability, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    3.8 stars, 801 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (801) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Inferential Statistics: Duke University
  • Machine Learning: Real-World Applications: John Wiley & Sons
  • Supply Chain Management and Analytics: Unilever
  • AI for Research and Insights: Google
  • Visual Analytics with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Duke University
  • Improving your statistical inferences: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Microsoft Excel 365 Fundamentals: Packt
  • Getting Started with R: Coursera
  • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder

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