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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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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Design Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    JetBrains

    Build a Local AI Assistant with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LLM Application, Embeddings, OpenAI API, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, API Design, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Docker (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Practical Machine Learning on Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Databricks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Apache Spark, Model Training, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Software, Data Lakes, CI/CD, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Store, Machine Learning, Development Environment, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Machine Learning: Concepts, Tools, and Math

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, NumPy, Python Programming, Data Science, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistics, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    AI Image Generation in Python: Stable Diffusion & LoRA

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Quality, Model Optimization, Model Training, Context Management, Web Applications, Performance Tuning, Python Programming

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    Board Infinity

    Build an AI-Powered Document Summarizer & Q&A System

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Token Optimization, Embeddings, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Text Mining, Model Evaluation, Unstructured Data, Large Language Modeling, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Vector Databases, API Design, Metadata Management, Docker (Software), Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analytics, Model Training, Random Forest Algorithm, Model Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Classification Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Financial Trading, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Securities Trading, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Training, Market Trend, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Python para Ciencia de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Database Management, Data Science, Databases, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Forecasting, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada: Universidad de los Andes
  • Build a Local AI Assistant with LLMs: JetBrains
  • Practical Machine Learning on Databricks: Packt
  • Foundations of Machine Learning: Concepts, Tools, and Math: John Wiley & Sons
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA: Imperial College London
  • AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning: IBM
  • AI Image Generation in Python: Stable Diffusion & LoRA: Board Infinity
  • Build an AI-Powered Document Summarizer & Q&A System: Board Infinity
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning: Google
  • Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings: Coursera

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