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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


  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Pathology, Immunology, Preventative Care, Sanitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Community Health, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Drug Development, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Pandas (Python Package)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, FinTech, Change Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Limpieza de datos para el procesamiento de lenguaje natural

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Import/Export, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Measures of Central Tendency

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Graphing, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Leading transformations: Manage change

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Management, Influencing, Leadership, Adaptability, Innovation, Resource Management, Gap Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Resilience, Creative Thinking

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de explorador de datos a analista

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Development Environment

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Operations Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    829 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Certified Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Negotiation, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Risk Mitigation, Active Listening, Leadership, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Cost Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    880 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 1

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Working Capital, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    286 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Predictive Analytics & Modeling with Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Business Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Semiconductors

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications: The University of Chicago
  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Limpieza de datos para el procesamiento de lenguaje natural: Universidad Austral
  • Measures of Central Tendency: American Psychological Association
  • Leading transformations: Manage change: Macquarie University
  • Python: de explorador de datos a analista: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
  • Certified Project Manager: SkillUp
  • Accounting 1: University of Lausanne

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