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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.


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Popular Beginner Data Analysis Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Identify Damaged Car Parts with Vertex AutoML Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Cloud Storage, Cloud API

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pensamiento científico

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Creative Thinking, Research, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Social Sciences, Decision Making, Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cultural Diversity, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Embeddings

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Open Mindset, Project Scoping, User Experience, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    285 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems, SAS (Software), Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL, Descriptive Statistics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    239 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Objective-C App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Prototyping, Mobile Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    558 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Cloud API, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Accounts, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    518 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Construct Stock Market Indices

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Google Sheets, Data Import/Export, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Market

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    207 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care, Health Technology, Biomedical Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Market Dynamics, Health Administration, Health Policy, Innovation, Financial Regulations, Cultural Diversity, Regulatory Affairs, Insurance, Market Trend, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    616 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    International Business Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, International Finance, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Management, Product Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    396 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Identify Damaged Car Parts with Vertex AutoML Vision: Google Cloud
  • Pensamiento científico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence: University of California, Irvine
  • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Network Security: ISC2
  • Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services: Microsoft
  • Auto Machine Learning (AutoML) Using AutoGluon : Coursera
  • Construct Stock Market Indices: Coursera

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