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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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    Packt

    Python 3 from Beginner to Expert - Learn Python from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Object Oriented Design, JSON, Program Development, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Scripting, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Red Hat

    Python Programming with Red Hat

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, JSON, Python Programming, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Scripting, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Microservices Architecture for AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Deployment, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Microservices, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Architecture, Scalability, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Python Programming, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI & Python Development Megaclass

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Optimization, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Statistical Machine Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Object Oriented Design, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Plot (Graphics), Transfer Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Seaborn, Python Programming, Deep Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Design, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Game Design, Computational Logic, Creative Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering Multi-Agent Development with AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Generative AI, Development Environment, Tool Calling, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building LLM Powered Applications

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Fine-tuning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Agentic systems, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation, Program Development, Python Programming, Maintainability, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Scripting, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Debugging, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Cross Platform Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Development & Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 3

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Performance Testing, Debugging, Web Development Tools

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to FastAPI and Backend Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, PostgreSQL, Database Development, Python Programming, Restful API, SQL, API Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Management, Databases, Data Validation, Development Environment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python 3 from Beginner to Expert - Learn Python from Scratch: Packt
  • Python Programming with Red Hat: Red Hat
  • Microservices Architecture for AI Systems: Coursera
  • AI & Python Development Megaclass: Packt
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Mastering Multi-Agent Development with AutoGen: Packt
  • Building LLM Powered Applications: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP): Logical Operations
  • Agentic AI Development & Security: Coursera

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