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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Lean Six Sigma, Project Schedules, Project Estimation, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Quality Management

    4.6 stars, 75 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (75) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    InteligĂȘncia Artificial Aplicada ao CRM

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sales Pipelines, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Data Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Analysis, Sales Management, Data Engineering, Customer Engagement, Predictive Modeling, Data Literacy, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Analytics, Advanced Analytics

    4.4 stars, 107 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (107) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Excel Basics for Beginners: Workbooks, Formatting, Charts and Core Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Entry, Data Processing, Data Science, Organizational Skills, Business Analytics, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Record Keeping, Customer Data Management, Productivity, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Sample-based Learning Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Simulations, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep (NCA-GENL): NVIDIA-Certified Generative AI LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Plot (Graphics), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

    4.4 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (62) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Model Optimization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Text Mining, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering

    4.4 stars, 211 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (211) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Development, Human Learning, Psychological Evaluations, Childhood Education and Development, Psychotherapy, Social Sciences, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 33K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (33K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

    Skills you'll gain: Taxonomy, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    4.4 stars, 660 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (660) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Time Management, Business Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Cash Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Cost Control, Concision, Project Management, Communication

    4.6 stars, 46K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (46K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Meta

    Meta Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JSON, User Experience Design, Command-Line Interface, Design Research, Javascript, Unix Shell, Usability, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Unit Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Code Reusability

    4.7 stars, 24K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (24K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Instagram, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Brand Management

    4.8 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner data analysis courses

  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • InteligĂȘncia Artificial Aplicada ao CRM: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Excel Basics for Beginners: Workbooks, Formatting, Charts and Core Skills: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Sample-based Learning Methods: University of Alberta
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Johns Hopkins University
  • Exam Prep (NCA-GENL): NVIDIA-Certified Generative AI LLMs: Whizlabs
  • Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding: IBM
  • Introduction to Psychology: Yale University
  • Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based: University of Minnesota
  • Career Success: University of California, Irvine

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