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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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    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Peer Review, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Personal Development, Dashboard, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting

    4.1 stars, 226 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (226) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Google Cloud

    Fraud Detection on Financial Transactions with Machine Learning on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Feature Engineering, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression, Model Training, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning

    3.9 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (28) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Austral

    Manejo de bases de datos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Database Design, SQL, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Data Persistence, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Migration, Transaction Processing, Computer Programming

    4.2 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Simplilearn

    Introduction to Linear Regression Training

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Forecasting, Machine Learning Algorithms, Case Studies, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Coursera

    Transform and Communicate AI Insights Visually

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Concision, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Statistical Reporting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Innovation, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Model Optimization

    4.9 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Packt

    Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, Data Store, Operational Databases, Object Oriented Design, Database Application, Data Access, Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Mapping, Software Installation, Data Modeling

    4.6 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    SAS

    SAS Macro Language

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, SAS (Software), Business, Statistical Programming, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Computational Logic

    4.8 stars, 151 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    SkillUp

    Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Database Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Java, Containerization, Spring Framework, SQL, NoSQL, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design

    4.5 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (51) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Generate Visuals for A/B Testing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Generative AI Agents, Web Content, Content Management, Campaign Management, Content Optimization, Branding, Text Mining

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication, System Programming

    4.6 stars, 245 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    IBM

    Bases de Inteligencia Artificial para Todos

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, IBM Cloud, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, No-Code Development, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, AI literacy, Context Management, Artificial Neural Networks, Cloud Applications, WordPress

    4.7 stars, 448 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (448) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Fraud Detection on Financial Transactions with Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Manejo de bases de datos con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Introduction to Linear Regression Training: Simplilearn
  • Transform and Communicate AI Insights Visually: Coursera
  • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera
  • Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course: Packt
  • SAS Macro Language: SAS
  • Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment: SkillUp
  • Generate Visuals for A/B Testing Success: Coursera

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