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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.5 (295) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Economic Decision Making Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Engineering Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Tree Learning, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Tax Management, Decision Making, Capital Expenditure, Tax Planning, Income Tax, Economics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability Distribution, Corporate Tax, Cash Flows

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Biostatistics, Community Health, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Immunology, Preventative Care, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.9 (234) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to the Threat Intelligence Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Quality, Technical Communication, Automation, Requirements Analysis

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

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Cloud Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    当代应用心理学

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Organizational Effectiveness, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Organizational Development, Leadership Studies, Professional Development, Mental Health, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Psychiatric Assessments, Human Development, Leadership, Relationship Building, Scientific Methods, Decision Making

    ★ 4.6 (97) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building and Optimizing AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Structures, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Network Architecture, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada al Derecho

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Writing, Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Prompt Engineering, Legal Pleadings, Responsible AI, Legal Research, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence

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

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Debugging

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

  • I

    IBM

    Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Content Marketing, Web Analytics, Blogs, Content Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, MarTech, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Performance Analysis, Content Development and Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Market Research, Customer Engagement

    ★ 4.9 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Methods and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Design Software, Software Engineering Tools, JUnit, Software Testing, Diagram Design, Data Ethics, Test Automation, Dataflow, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.7 (159) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Health Care, Long Term Care, Medical Emergency, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Care Management, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (118) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Economic Decision Making Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Epidemics: The University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to the Threat Intelligence Lifecycle : IBM
  • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
  • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Building and Optimizing AI Models : Coursera
  • Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada al Derecho: Universidad de Palermo
  • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
  • Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing: IBM

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