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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

    Automate Your Reports with Ease

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Automation, Scheduling, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Transfer Learning, Traffic Flow Optimization

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Quality Assurance, Product Testing, Science and Research, Human Factors, Nutrition and Diet, Marketing Psychology, Analytical Testing, Product Development

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Project Management with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Project Management, AI Enablement, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Decision Intelligence, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Team Management, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Communication

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Seeking Investment Alpha

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Equities

    4.6 stars, 106 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (106) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Deploy A Microsoft Azure Speech To Text Web App

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, Program Development, Cloud Hosting, Web Applications, Python Programming

    4 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Operational Research for Humanitarians

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Community and Social Work, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Case Studies, Informed Consent, Needs Assessment, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 153 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • N

    NVIDIA

    The Fundamentals of RDMA Programming

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, System Programming, Network Protocols, Program Development, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware

    4.6 stars, 53 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Business English: Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, English Language, Business Planning, Management Reporting, Business Writing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Planning, Report Writing, Project Documentation, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting, Oral Expression, Internal Communications, Analysis

    4.4 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Gen AI in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Secure Coding, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Generative Model Architectures, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Incident Response, Data Analysis

    3.9 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    Essential Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, General Mathematics, Graphing, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Principles, Business Mathematics, Business Logic, Algebra, Problem Solving

    3.9 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Dartmouth College

    Engineering of Structures: Tension

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Engineering Analysis, Building Design, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics

    4.8 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (81) · 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

  • Automate Your Reports with Ease: Coursera
  • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
  • Project Management with AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Seeking Investment Alpha: Coursera
  • Deploy A Microsoft Azure Speech To Text Web App: Coursera
  • Operational Research for Humanitarians: University of Geneva
  • The Fundamentals of RDMA Programming: NVIDIA
  • Business English: Final Project: Arizona State University
  • Gen AI in Cybersecurity: Edureka

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