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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Physiology, Analytics, Physical Stamina, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Collection

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Mathematics for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, electromagnetics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    438 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Tesla Stock Price Prediction using Facebook Prophet

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Market Data, Financial Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    143 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Planning, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Risk Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, HR Tech, Marketing, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Build and Operate Machine Learning Solutions with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Databricks, Cloud Computing, Data Ethics, Model Deployment, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Model Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Performance Tuning

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Forecasting and Predictive Analytics Methods Pack

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Supervised Learning, Business Metrics, Market Data, Generative AI, Financial Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Storytelling, Applied Machine Learning

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Expense Reports, Image Analysis, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision, Data Storytelling, Project Controls, Social Media Content, Artificial Intelligence, Photography, Prompt Engineering, Cooking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    237 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
  • Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R: Coursera
  • Mathematics for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Tesla Stock Price Prediction using Facebook Prophet: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management: University of Virginia
  • GenAI for Everyone: Coursera
  • Build and Operate Machine Learning Solutions with Azure: Microsoft
  • Forecasting and Predictive Analytics Methods Pack: Coursera
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University

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