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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 California, Santa Barbara

    Foundations of Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, Balance Sheet, Accounting, General Ledger, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Node.js for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Application Deployment, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cloud Deployment, Authentications, Web Development, Development Testing, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Application Security, Javascript, CI/CD, Data Persistence, MongoDB, Restful API, Event-Driven Programming, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Performance Marketing and MultiChannel Campaign Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Performance marketing, Campaign Management, Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Paid media, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Marketing Budgets, Content Performance Analysis, Media Buying, Keyword Research, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Budget Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Survey Creation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply React and Redux to Build a Photo Frame App

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Scalability, Web Applications, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Data Management, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Small Business Accounting, Marketing, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategies, Brainstorming, Self-Starter, Business Development, Risk Management, Legal Risk, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Self-Motivation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Models and Transformer Networks Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Autoencoders, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Vision Transformer (ViT), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Malware Protection, Business Continuity Planning, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Data Centers, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Data Security, Risk Management, Communication Systems, Risk Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Robotics in High-Tech Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Robotic Process Automation, Product Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Integration Testing, Workflow Management, Coordination, Application Programming Interface (API), Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Computer Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Endpoint Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Analysis, Data Loss Prevention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, GitHub, Code Review, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Software Development, Web Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Creating a Looker Modeled Query and Working with Quick Start

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Query Languages, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Foundations of Financial Reporting: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Node.js for Beginners: Packt
  • Performance Marketing and MultiChannel Campaign Optimization: Coursera
  • Apply React and Redux to Build a Photo Frame App: EDUCBA
  • Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business: Chris Croft Training
  • Generative AI Models and Transformer Networks Certification: Simplilearn
  • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania
  • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity : Packt
  • Robotics in High-Tech Manufacturing: Coursera
  • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM

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