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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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    Packt

    AI Engineer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Dimensionality Reduction, Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, BeeAI, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Responsible AI, Python Programming, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The R Programming Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Statistical Programming, Text Mining, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    ML Production Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Unit Testing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Software Testing, CI/CD, Scalability, Dashboard, Benchmarking, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Software Engineering, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Understand RAG Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Embeddings, Context Management, Large Language Modeling, Vector Databases, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Productivity Software, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents with Model Context Protocol & Typescript

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Engineering Tools, TypeScript, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, AI Product Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Goal Setting, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Software, Performance Metric, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Generative AI & AWS AI Practitioner Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Large Language Modeling, Amazon Web Services, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unsupervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Choose Cost-Effective ML Algorithms Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Resource Utilization, Cost Estimation, Resource Consumption Accounting, Analysis, Cost Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GPU Clusters & Containers

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Containerization, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Orchestration, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, AI Workflows, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Model Deployment, Restful API, Software Design, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, LLM Application, Java, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, Image Analysis, Java Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Branding, Target Market, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Content Marketing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI Engineer Associate: Packt
  • The R Programming Environment: Johns Hopkins University
  • ML Production Systems: Coursera
  • Understand RAG Basics: Coursera
  • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • AI Agents with Model Context Protocol & Typescript: Vanderbilt University
  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google
  • Generative AI & AWS AI Practitioner Certification: Packt
  • Choose Cost-Effective ML Algorithms Fast: Coursera
  • GPU Clusters & Containers: Coursera

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