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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


  • N

    New York University

    Cyber Attack Countermeasures

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Key Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO)

    4.7 stars, 712 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Political Sciences, Environmental Policy, Lobbying, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Environmental Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Experimentation, Data Collection

    4.4 stars, 201 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (201) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Supply Chain Systems, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Digital Transformation, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • C

    ConsenSys Academy

    Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Distributed Computing, Case Studies, Digital Assets, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    4.7 stars, 846 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (846) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Applied Machine Learning Systems with FastAPI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Test Script Development, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Containerization, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Software Development, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Web Development, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5 stars, 181 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (181) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Informatics, Dependency Analysis

    4.6 stars, 365 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (365) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases

    4.8 stars, 255 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    AI Engineer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Generative AI Agents, Keras (Neural Network Library), Fine-tuning, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, BeeAI, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, AI Orchestration, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    Learning Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Tensorflow, LLM Application, Transfer Learning, Computer Vision, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • Y

    Yonsei University

    The Korean Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Economic Development, Economics, Promotional Strategies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Financial Systems, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Growth Strategies

    4.8 stars, 423 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (423) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Art for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Cinematography, Video Game Development, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Design Elements And Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Conceptual Design, Graphics Software, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design

    4.5 stars, 442 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (442) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cyber Attack Countermeasures: New York University
  • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!: Universiteit Leiden
  • Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage: Macquarie University
  • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy
  • Applied Machine Learning Systems with FastAPI for Developers: Board Infinity
  • JavaScript Programming Essentials: IBM
  • Relational Database Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Plant Bioinformatics: University of Toronto
  • AI Engineer Associate: Packt
  • Learning Deep Learning: Pearson

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