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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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    Duke University

    Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Culture, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Policy Development, World History

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    Arizona State University

    Problem-Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Data Collection

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Political Sciences, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Diplomacy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Cost Reduction, Risk Management

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    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

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    University of Leeds

    Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Management, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, AI literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI Agents, Analysis

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Visualización de datos efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, User Experience Design, Data Literacy, Multimedia, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Diagram Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Visual Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles

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    Coursera

    Routines in SQL: Stored procedures in SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, SQL, Database Development, Procedure Development, Database Management Systems, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    West Virginia University

    Sales Force Management

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Sales Development, Training Programs, Sales Training, Sales Management, Talent Recruitment, Employee Training, Recruitment Strategies, Management Training And Development, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis, People Analytics, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Performance Measurement

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Acing the Product Management Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Performance Management, Interviewing Skills, Product Management, Branding, Product Knowledge, Amazon Web Services, Recruitment

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    Google Cloud

    Intro to TensorFlow 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Model Deployment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Feature Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Data Pipelines, Jupyter, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export, Embeddings

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Project Management, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Case Studies, Project Documentation, Automation

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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

  • Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today: Duke University
  • Problem-Solving: Arizona State University
  • Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Seeking Investment Alpha: Coursera
  • Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope: University of Leeds
  • IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Visualización de datos efectiva: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Routines in SQL: Stored procedures in SQL Server: Coursera
  • Sales Force Management: West Virginia University
  • Acing the Product Management Interview: Advancing Women in Tech

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