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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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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Data Wrangling, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), ChatGPT, Generative AI, Restful API, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, Keras (Neural Network Library), Responsible AI, Vector Databases, Fine-tuning, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Debugging, Simulations, Program Development, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Power BI Bootcamp - Learn by Building a Real-World Project

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Star Schema, Data Transformation, Snowflake Schema, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze, Engineer, and Boost AI ROI

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Return On Investment, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Statistical Inference

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing & Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Random Forest Algorithm, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Matplotlib, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics), Supervised Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Scientific Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Geospatial Mapping, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, File Systems, Data Processing, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Storage, System Configuration, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Econometrics: Methods and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Economics, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Model Evaluation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability, Linear Algebra

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Statistics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Statistical Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Seaborn, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Data Security, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Sharing, Security Controls, Data Access

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reproducible Research

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication, Software Documentation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    SQL Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Validation, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Foundations of Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Project Design, Data Analysis, Business Metrics, Plan Execution, Dashboard Creation, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Implementation, Data Pipelines, Continuous Monitoring

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM Generative AI Engineering: IBM
  • R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Power BI Bootcamp - Learn by Building a Real-World Project: Packt
  • Analyze, Engineer, and Boost AI ROI: Coursera
  • Satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing & Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Hadoop Platform and Application Framework: University of California San Diego
  • Econometrics: Methods and Applications: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Statistics with Python: University of Michigan
  • Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project: Microsoft
  • Reproducible Research: Johns Hopkins University

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