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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 California, Davis

    Essentials of Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Product Testing, Acceptance Testing, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Laboratory Procedures, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Laboratory Testing, Anatomy, Product Development, Neurology

    ★ 4.6 (73) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Code Review, UI Components, Unit Testing, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Application Design, Interactive Design, Test Case, Code Reusability, Storyboarding

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Financial Management for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Finance, Finance, Return On Investment, Accounting and Finance Software, Product Management, Presentations, Cash Flows

    ★ 4.5 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Engineering Calculations

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Health Technology, Data Ethics, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics

    ★ 4.6 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Khalifa University

    Environmental Protection and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Health And Safety Standards, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Incident Management, Waste Minimization

    ★ 4.9 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Process Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Structural Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (180) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Statistical Learning for Engineering Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Software, Statistical Programming, Model Training, Statistical Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Drive Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Transfer

    ★ 4.7 (542) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Skillshare

    Blender for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Post-Production, Autodesk, Graphical Tools, Motion Graphics, File Management, Timelines, Graphics Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Creativity, Video Production, Software Versioning, Software Installation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Planning Framework for Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Data Integration, Business Analysis, Data Quality, Technology Roadmaps, Business Solutions, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Process Analysis, Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Evaluating User Interfaces

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Research, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Test Planning

    ★ 4.7 (276) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Essentials of Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • Financial Management for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University
  • Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions : Imperial College London
  • Environmental Protection and Sustainability: Khalifa University
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Statistical Learning for Engineering Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Blender for Beginners: Skillshare

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