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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied Information Extraction in Python

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, LLM Application, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Setting Expectations & Assessing Performance Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Expectation Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Accountability Frameworks, Employee Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Performance Metric, Coaching, Accountability, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Gap Analysis, Performance Improvement, Goal Setting

    4.8 stars, 723 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Big Data, Data Management, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Process Engineering, Geostatistics, Image Analysis, Production Process, Machine Learning Methods, Energy and Utilities, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Production AI Model Development and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Feature Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Deep Learning, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Financial Systems, Financial Market, International Finance, Business Economics, Tax, Economic Development, Fiscal Management, Investments, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Analysis, Supply And Demand, Consumer Behaviour, Expectation Management

    4.8 stars, 345 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    AI Driven Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Matplotlib, Feature Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Image Analysis, Cloud Deployment, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Amazon Web Services, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Logistic Regression, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Innovation, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Impact, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Policy Development, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

    4.7 stars, 246 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Principles of Financial Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accruals, Depreciation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making, Problem Solving

    4.5 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (73) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Crédito y cobranza

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing and Collection, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Loans, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, General Lending, Risk Mitigation, Organizational Effectiveness, Accounts Receivable, Financial Policy, Risk Control, Business Risk Management, Administration, Ancient History

    4.8 stars, 115 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Web Services, Electronics, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Electronic Systems, Machine Controls, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Data Literacy, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Statistical Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Descriptive Statistics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7 stars, 533 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Simplilearn

    Ethics of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Socioeconomics, Social Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Applied Information Extraction in Python: University of Michigan
  • Setting Expectations & Assessing Performance Issues: University of California, Davis
  • AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
  • Production AI Model Development and Ethics: Coursera
  • Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica: Universidade de São Paulo
  • AI Driven Machine Learning with Python: EDUCBA
  • Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Principles of Financial Leadership: University of Cambridge
  • Crédito y cobranza: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine

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