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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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    Duke University

    MLOps | Machine Learning Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Hugging Face, GitHub Copilot, Unit Testing, Data Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Machine Learning For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Software, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Machine Learning: Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Ethics, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Program Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Personalization, Model Training, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Text Mining, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Time Series Forecasting with Python: Models to Production

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Model Training, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Correlation Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Debugging, Web Scraping, File I/O, Data Store, Data Visualization, Database Software, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Data Presentation, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Delta Lake and Medallion Architecture for AI and ML

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Data Lakes, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Data Transformation, Data Infrastructure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Python Programming, Data Entry, SQL, Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Core Machine Learning Algorithms and Model Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Algorithms, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Python Natural Language Processing Cookbook

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Text Mining, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Unstructured Data, Embeddings, Hugging Face, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, OpenAI API, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Analysis, Data Visualization, Network Model

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Text Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Data Processing, Classification Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Supervised Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Transfer Learning Foundations for AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • MLOps | Machine Learning Operations: Duke University
  • Machine Learning For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Machine Learning: Real-World Applications: John Wiley & Sons
  • Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach: University of Washington
  • Time Series Forecasting with Python: Models to Production: Board Infinity
  • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Delta Lake and Medallion Architecture for AI and ML: Edureka
  • Core Machine Learning Algorithms and Model Validation: John Wiley & Sons
  • Python Natural Language Processing Cookbook: Packt
  • Applied Text Mining in Python: University of Michigan

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