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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


  • I

    IBM

    Build RAG Applications: Get Started

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Vector Databases, Data Processing, Document Management

    4.5 stars, 173 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (173) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Advanced Microsoft Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence Software, Data Integration

    4.5 stars, 108 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (108) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Performance Metric, Search Engine Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Performance marketing

    4.8 stars, 32K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (32K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Data Sharing, Dental Informatics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Medical Terminology, Graph Theory

    4.4 stars, 314 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (314) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, Predictive Analytics, MySQL, Data Presentation, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Process Development, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication, Microsoft Excel

    4.6 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Containerization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Patterns, Virtual Machines, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, AI literacy, Generative AI

    4.7 stars, 62K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (62K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Data Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Risk Analysis

    4.3 stars, 138 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (138) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Insights of Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Star Schema, Dashboard, Business Intelligence Software, Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Report Writing

    4.6 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, Generative AI, OpenAI, Web Applications, Application Development, Flask (Web Framework), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Front-End Web Development, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI)

    4.6 stars, 296 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (296) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI for Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, AI Personalization, Sales Operations, Responsible AI, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management, Business Process Automation, Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence

    4 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    機器學習基石下 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Algorithmic Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Model Optimization, Verification And Validation, Data Transformation

    4.9 stars, 331 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Responsible Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Consumer Behaviour, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Risking, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

    4.7 stars, 393 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Build RAG Applications: Get Started: IBM
  • Advanced Microsoft Power BI: Edureka
  • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics: University of Minnesota
  • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect: Google Cloud
  • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Insights of Power BI: Fractal Analytics
  • Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python: IBM
  • Generative AI for Sales: Coursera

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