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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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    Illinois Tech

    Statistical Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Linear Algebra for Machine Learning & AI

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, AI Enablement, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI Mindfulness: Focus, Guide, Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, AI literacy, Self-Awareness, AI Personalization, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Data Analysis, Tactfulness, AI Workflows, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Habit Formation, Goal Setting, Persona Development, Generative AI, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Test Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google

    Ask Effective Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Build Dashboards Using Excel Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Data Preprocessing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size Determination, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Research, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Predictive Modeling, People Analytics, Scripting, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Scripting Languages, R (Software), Trend Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Employee Retention, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Leeds

    Statistical Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Software, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Data Collection, Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Step Into SQL with Jupyter Notebooks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), MySQL, Query Languages, Jupyter, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Technical Communication, Data Presentation, Statistical Reporting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R (Software), Markov Model, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Simulations, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Excel Charts and Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Statistical Learning: Illinois Tech
  • Linear Algebra for Machine Learning & AI: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • AI Mindfulness: Focus, Guide, Analyze: Coursera
  • Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning: Coursera
  • Ask Effective Questions: Google
  • Analyze & Build Dashboards Using Excel Pivot Tables: EDUCBA
  • Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test: American Psychological Association
  • Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows: Coursera
  • Statistical Methods: University of Leeds
  • Step Into SQL with Jupyter Notebooks: Coursera

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