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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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    Microsoft

    Project Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Process Management, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, AI Integrations, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Scalability

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    Workday

    Workday Basics Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, HR Tech, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Patch Management, Branding

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Foundations for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Health Education, Sanitation, Infection Control, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Behavioral Economics, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply R for Business Analytics Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Predictive Modeling, Customer Analysis, Feature Engineering, Marketing Effectiveness, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Customer Retention, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Credit Risk, R (Software), Applied Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, AI Integrations, Amazon Web Services, Threat Modeling, Security Controls

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Prompt Engineering Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, LLM Application, Generative AI, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Vibe coding, AI Personalization, Debugging, Ideation, Productivity, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Memory Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Neurology, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Vibrations, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Structural Analysis, Engineering Calculations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Project Management Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • Workday Basics Series: Workday
  • AI Foundations for Business Professionals: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health : Imperial College London
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • Apply R for Business Analytics Projects: EDUCBA
  • Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions: Amazon Web Services
  • Prompt Engineering Mastery: AI CERTs
  • Initiation à la programmation (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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