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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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    Illinois Tech

    Data Preparation and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    CompTIA Data+

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Data Science and Machine Learning for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Business Analytics, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    More Applied Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Social Network Analysis, ChatGPT, Embeddings, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Supervised Learning, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Classification Algorithms, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Jupyter, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Business Operations, Data Cleansing, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    How to Use Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Presentations, Interactive Data Visualization, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Science, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Applied Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Statistical Reporting, Data Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Data Science Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    R Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Variance Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Preparation and Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • CompTIA Data+: Infosec
  • Data Science and Machine Learning for Business Professionals: John Wiley & Sons
  • More Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
  • Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • How to Use Data: University of Pennsylvania
  • Applied Data Science: IBM
  • Data Science Foundations: IBM

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