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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics

    ★ 4.8 (253) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Insurance Policies, Medicare, Copayment Collection and Processing, Economics, Home Health Care, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospital Medicine, Hospice

    ★ 4.8 (702) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Business Process Automation, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

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

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Intro to International Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Branding, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Unity Engine, Value Propositions, Animations, Functional Specification, Proposal Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, 3D Assets, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Customer Analysis, Interaction Design, UI Components, Software Documentation

    ★ 4.4 (392) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Payment Systems, Employee Onboarding, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Agentic AI Performance & Reliability

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Model Evaluation, Dashboard, CI/CD, Data Visualization, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Statistical Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Real Time Data, Automation, Agentic systems, Version Control

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Selenium (Software), Web Applications, Java, Java Programming, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Agile Methodology, Web Development, Integration Testing, Software Testing, Application Development, Test Tools, Agile Software Development, Test Automation, Functional Testing, Software Design Patterns

    ★ 4.7 (197) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Google SEO Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Verbal Communication Skills, Client Services, Oral Expression, Content Strategy, Project Portfolio Management, Presentations, Project Management, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (494) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Development of Real-Time Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, Systems Design, System Software, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Dependency Analysis, Computer Architecture, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Servers, Graphical Tools

    ★ 4.6 (541) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-Learn

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Deep Learning, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Feature Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Retail Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Retail Sales, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Cross-Channel Marketing, Global Marketing, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Self Service Technologies, Innovation, E-Commerce, Corporate Sustainability

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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Data Analysis courses

  • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Microsoft
  • Intro to International Marketing: Yonsei University
  • Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Agentic AI Performance & Reliability: Coursera
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Google SEO Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • Development of Real-Time Systems: 28DIGITAL

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