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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 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Geometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Combinatorics, Algebra, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Strategic management: Be competitive

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    .NET FullStack Developer

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, React.js, ASP.NET, Restful API, .NET Framework, Web Applications, Web Services, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Application Development, Model View Controller, Program Development, Javascript, Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, API Design, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    353 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    LLM Engineer’s Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, AWS SageMaker, Extract, Transform, Load, Embeddings, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Vector Databases, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    349 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Exploring the Public Cryptocurrency Datasets Available in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Big Data, Data Validation, Query Languages, Data Mining, Business Metrics

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gestiona un proyecto de datos en tu organización​

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Management, Agile Project Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Project Management, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Project Design, Project Implementation, Culture Transformation, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Health Informatics Capstone & Innovation Project

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Public Health, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Interoperability, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Model Evaluation, Application Programming Interface (API), Project Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Financial Risk Management with R

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Financial Data, R Programming, Portfolio Management, Statistical Programming, Securities (Finance), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Estimation, Statistical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    257 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Healthcare Ethics, Social Studies, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Biology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    605 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethical Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Communication, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytical Skills, Market Dynamics, Responsible AI, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    202 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    609 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Strategic management: Be competitive: Macquarie University
  • .NET FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
  • LLM Engineer’s Handbook: Packt
  • Introduction to Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Exploring the Public Cryptocurrency Datasets Available in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Gestiona un proyecto de datos en tu organización​: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Health Informatics Capstone & Innovation Project: Illinois Tech
  • Financial Risk Management with R: Duke University
  • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota

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