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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases, Embeddings, System Monitoring, Application Security, Fine-tuning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.8 (191) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Business Process Automation, Email Marketing, Data Security, Sales Enablement, Business Process Management, Data Access, Data Management, Business Process, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Dashboard, Sales Development, Automation, Cloud Computing

    ★ 4.2 (267) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Design, Code Reusability, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Michigan State University

    Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, New Business Development, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles, Business Strategies, Business

    ★ 4.6 (962) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (441) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    Macquarie University

    Marketing analytics: Know your customers

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Digital Media Strategy, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Customer Data Management, Digital Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Consumer Behaviour, Big Data, Data Integration, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (462) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Persona (User Experience), Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Sensory Systems Analysis, Journalism, Mental Health Therapies

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo usar funciones, métodos y bucles en Python desde cero

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Code Reusability, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Automation, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Image Analysis, Anatomy

    ★ 4.8 (387) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Management: Foundations and Initiation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Team Management, Scope Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Resource Utilization, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Business Communication

    ★ 4.7 (977) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    머신 러닝 프로젝트 구조화

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Decision Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Training, Technical Management, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Debugging, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Intermediate B1

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Data Visualization, Writing, Vocabulary, Social Skills, Language Competency, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Cooking, Stress Management, Education and Training, Higher Education

    ★ 4.6 (474) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
  • Salesforce Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine
  • BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success : Michigan State University
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
  • Marketing analytics: Know your customers: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Cómo usar funciones, métodos y bucles en Python desde cero: Coursera
  • Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging: Yale University
  • Project Management: Foundations and Initiation: University of Colorado Boulder

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