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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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    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistics, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    4 stars, 3.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Influencing, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Planning, Constructive Feedback, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 20K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business Consultants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Management Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Consulting, AI Enablement, Risking, Microsoft Copilot, Quality Assurance, AI powered creativity, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Analysis, Automation, Project Scoping, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 450 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (450) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    एआई के बुनियादी सिद्धांत

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Honors AI Foundations for High School Students

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, Gemini, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 5.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

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

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Attention Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Model Training

    4.4 stars, 1.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills

    4.9 stars, 51K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (51K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Virtual Environment, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, Statistical Reporting, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

    4.7 stars, 890 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    AI in Manufacturing: Predictive Maintenance and Alerts

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Email Automation, No-Code Development, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Automation Engineering, Model Training, Automation, Facility Management and Maintenance, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Context Engineering, ChatGPT, AI literacy, AI Personalization, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 819 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (819) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner data analysis courses

  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA: Imperial College London
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
  • एआई के बुनियादी सिद्धांत: Google
  • Honors AI Foundations for High School Students: Vanderbilt University
  • Machine Learning: Regression: University of Washington
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford Online
  • Natural Language Processing with Attention Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics: SAS

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