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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Essential Manager Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Milestones (Project Management), Team Performance Management, Productivity, Microsoft Project, Accountability Frameworks, Team Motivation, Management Training And Development, Timelines, Accountability, Project Management, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Lean Methodologies, Time Management, Kanban Principles, Constructive Feedback, Smart Goals

    4.5 stars, 212 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Journey Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Managed Care, Health Informatics, Organizational Change, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Data Quality, Care Management, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Business Solutions, AI Product Strategy, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Predictive Analytics

    4.5 stars, 215 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Deep Learning: Recurrent Neural Networks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Optimization, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Deployment, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Architecture, Data Science

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Develop an ASP.NET Core web app that consumes an API

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Restful API, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Middleware, Software Installation

    2.6 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.6 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Security, Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Application Security, Software Development, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Analysis

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Power BI Tips and Tricks (with Time-Saving ChatGPT Prompts)

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Integration, Microsoft Excel, File Management, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Dependency Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, People Management, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Programs, Leadership, Social Justice, Empowerment, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure

    4.7 stars, 474 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Calendar

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Calendar Management, Setting Appointments, Collaborative Software, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Scheduling, Event Management, Data Sharing

    4.7 stars, 391 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Compare Stock Returns with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Google Sheets, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Market Data, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics

    4.3 stars, 688 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (688) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SAP

    SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Management, Customer Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, SAP Applications, Customer Analysis, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Consulting, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Analysis, Project Management, Verbal Strategic Communication, Business Requirements

    4.7 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for IT Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, AI literacy, Internal Communications, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Case Studies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Novartis

    Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development, Document Management

    4.8 stars, 171 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • Essential Manager Skills: Coursera
  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Deep Learning: Recurrent Neural Networks with Python: Packt
  • Develop an ASP.NET Core web app that consumes an API: Microsoft
  • Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering: Edureka
  • Power BI Tips and Tricks (with Time-Saving ChatGPT Prompts): Packt
  • Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations: University of Michigan
  • Google Calendar: Google Cloud
  • Compare Stock Returns with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery: SAP

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