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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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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Agent-Based AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, System Design and Implementation, Unified Modeling Language, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Requirements Analysis, Performance Analysis, Model Evaluation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Benchmarking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Software Quality Assurance, Software Configuration Management, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Design and Implementation, Change Control, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management

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

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

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Corporate Finance Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Corporate Accounting, General Finance, Investment Banking, Finance, Equities, Private Equity, Interviewing Skills, Financial Analysis, Fundraising

    ★ 4.8 (210) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Board Infinity

    The Rise of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Neural Networks, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Responsible AI

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Professional Resume using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Business Writing, Recruitment, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.4 (935) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Interactive Power BI Dashboards for Business Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, People Analytics, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Validation, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    PMP Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Scheduling, Stakeholder Analysis, Request for Proposal, Requirements Management, Procurement, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Resource Allocation, Project Planning, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle

    ★ 4.6 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Duke University

    Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Infant Care, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Education and Training

    ★ 4.9 (286) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    End to End LLMs with Azure

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

    ★ 2.5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Value Creation Through Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Business Modeling, Cold Calling, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Selling Techniques, Technology Roadmaps, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Sales Process, Market Research, Technology Strategies, Market Analysis, Target Market, Marketing, General Sales Practices, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Ideation

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

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

    Google

    IT-поддержка Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Information Systems Security, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Encryption, Desktop Support, Routing Protocols, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

    ★ 4.8 (302) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 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

  • Foundations of Agent-Based AI Systems: LearnQuest
  • Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Corporate Finance Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • The Rise of Generative AI: Board Infinity
  • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera
  • Agentic AI Performance & Reliability: Coursera
  • Build Interactive Power BI Dashboards for Business Reporting: EDUCBA
  • PMP Certification: Pearson
  • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
  • End to End LLMs with Azure: Duke University

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