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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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    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Prescriptive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Analytics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Logistics, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Decision Making, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Actuarial Science, Derivatives, Financial Market, Statistical Methods, Market Data, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Risk Modeling, Financial Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Process Optimization, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Auto Machine Learning (AutoML) Using AutoGluon

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Prototyping

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Operationalizing LLMs on Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI API, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI, Model Deployment, Risk Management Framework, Embeddings, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Text Generation with Cohere: Recognizing Similarities

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Text Mining, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Ciencia de datos energéticos

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Mining, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization Software, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    AI Deep Learning Projects with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Application Development, Python Programming, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with Python: Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Credit Risk, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Face Recognition with Keras: Detect & Classify

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Embeddings, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, NumPy, Model Evaluation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python: Implement & Evaluate Random Forests for ML

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Exploring C : University of Michigan
  • Prescriptive Analytics: Dartmouth College
  • Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration: Columbia University
  • Auto Machine Learning (AutoML) Using AutoGluon : Coursera
  • Operationalizing LLMs on Azure: Duke University
  • Text Generation with Cohere: Recognizing Similarities: Coursera
  • Ciencia de datos energéticos: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • AI Deep Learning Projects with TensorFlow: EDUCBA
  • Machine Learning with Python: Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • Face Recognition with Keras: Detect & Classify: EDUCBA

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