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Beginner Data Analysis Courses

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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    Accenture

    Understanding Technology and Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Security, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Emerging Technologies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Digital Communications, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Information Technology, Business Technologies, Javascript, Python Programming, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Computer Hardware, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Marketing Analytics: Data Predictions and Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Customer Insights, Market Research, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Manipulation with dplyr in R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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    Sciences Po

    Data and Urban Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Data Governance, Political Sciences, Governance, Public Administration, Data Sharing, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computing Platforms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Arranging and Visualizing Data in R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Rmarkdown, R (Software), Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Matplotlib, A/B Testing, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Estimation, Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Data Sharing, Technology Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Histogram, Functional Design, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Human Factors (Security), Security Controls, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Technical Communication, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IIT Roorkee

    Data Mining for Smart Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Data Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Big Data, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    The Data Science Profession – Student View

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Big Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Responsible AI, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Case Studies, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding Technology and Data: Accenture
  • Marketing Analytics: Data Predictions and Dashboards: Coursera
  • Data Manipulation with dplyr in R: Coursera
  • Data and Urban Governance: Sciences Po
  • Arranging and Visualizing Data in R : University of Michigan
  • Data Science Fundamentals, Part 2: Pearson
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Mining for Smart Cities: IIT Roorkee

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