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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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    IBM

    Build AI Agents using MCP

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Agentic systems, Context Management, Requirements Elicitation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: Running Totals and Cross-Tabs

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Microsoft Access, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Calculus, Business Analytics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Strategy, Business Architecture, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Customer Analysis, Process Development, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Product Development, Product Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Value Propositions

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure for AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Integrations, Model Training, Cloud Deployment, Data Pipelines, AI Workflows, AI Security, Data Preprocessing, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Version Control, Data Storage

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    Board Infinity

    Software Quality Assurance and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, AI Security, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Performance Stress Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Regression Testing, AI Integrations, Maintainability, Code Review, Scalability, Automation, Code Coverage, Software Technical Review, DevOps, Security Testing

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    University of Washington

    Power BI Basics: Requirements to Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Business Requirements, Model Optimization, Data Presentation, Star Schema, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Access, Data Integration, Requirements Elicitation, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    ChatGPT: Build, Integrate & Deploy AI Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, No-Code Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, OpenAI, Serverless Computing, LLM Application, Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Power Platform, AI Integrations, Microsoft Azure, Generative AI, Project Design, Large Language Modeling, Application Development, Microsoft Teams, Meal Planning And Preparation, Development Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Data Storage, Algorithms, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language)

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    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Surveys, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Reports, Sample Size Determination, Survey Creation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Facebook, Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Digital Advertising, Brand Awareness, Target Market, Advertising, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Automation with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Business Process Automation, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Context Engineering, Document Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Build AI Agents using MCP: IBM
  • Crystal Reports: Running Totals and Cross-Tabs: Logical Operations
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding: 28DIGITAL
  • Microsoft Azure for AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Board Infinity
  • Power BI Basics: Requirements to Visualizations : University of Washington
  • ChatGPT: Build, Integrate & Deploy AI Apps: EDUCBA
  • 数据结构基础: Peking University
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University

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