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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

    Level Up: Java-Powered Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, JUnit, Model Training, Build Tools, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Java, Performance Tuning, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Apache Maven, Data Structures, Random Forest Algorithm, Gradle, Data Pipelines, Software Architecture, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Apache, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Jury Trial, Political Sciences, Case Law, Neurology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sociology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Investigation, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

    4.6 stars, 197 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (197) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced HR Dashboards & Analytics in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Compensation Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Employee Retention, People Analytics, Training and Development, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Excel Macros, Spreadsheet Software, Talent Recruitment, Payroll, Employee Training, Data Visualization, Compensation Strategy, Training Programs, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics, Research

    4.4 stars, 525 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (525) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Development Life Cycle, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation

    4.2 stars, 312 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (312) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft 365, Information Management, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Writing, Editing

    4.6 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management II

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Agile Product Development, Customer Retention, Product Planning, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Financial Statement Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Revenue Management, Business Metrics, Financial Statements, Brand Loyalty, Financial Acumen, Customer Engagement, Agile Methodology, Initiative and Leadership, Commercialization

    4.6 stars, 237 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (237) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Machine Learning Fundamentals for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Java Programming, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Depreciation, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

    4.8 stars, 247 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Azure Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Integration, Data Lakes, File Systems, Data Processing, Big Data, File Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage

    4.3 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing a Google SRE Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Service Level, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Incident Management, Automation, Program Implementation, Goal Setting

    4.7 stars, 925 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Level Up: Java-Powered Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
  • Advanced HR Dashboards & Analytics in Excel: EDUCBA
  • Production AI Model Development and Ethics: Coursera
  • Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL
  • Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI: Microsoft
  • The Business of Product Management II: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals for Java Developers: Board Infinity
  • Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process: University of Colorado Boulder

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