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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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    University of Michigan

    Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Initiative and Leadership, Open Mindset, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Empowerment, Community Development, Collaboration, World History, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Academic Research

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, General Science and Research, Research Design, Research and Design, Honesty, Curiosity, Science and Research, Personal Integrity, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Peer Review, Problem Solving, Psychosocial Assessments, Persistence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Database Tables with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Software, Database Management, Databases, Database Systems, Data Integrity

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    Macquarie University

    Supply chain management: Be global

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Technologies, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Habilidades de Excel Aplicadas a Negocios: Nivel Avanzado

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Financial Data, Depreciation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Partnership, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Prototyping, System Implementation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Model Evaluation, AI Workflows, Automation, Continuous Delivery, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Cloud Support Associates

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI literacy, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, System Support, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Strategic Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Les partenariats qui changent le monde : alliances innovantes entre entreprises et associations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Philanthropy, Community Development, Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering DeepSeek: From Architecture to Application

    Skills you'll gain: DeepSeek API, Deepseek, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Fine-tuning, Make.com, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Cloud Deployment, Model Training, Embeddings, Software Documentation, Key Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    No-Code Machine Learning Using Amazon AWS SageMaker Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Amazon Web Services, No-Code Development, Model Training, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Amazon S3, Version Control, Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Transforming Education in an Interconnected World: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Academic Research: University of California, Davis
  • Creating Database Tables with SQL: Coursera
  • Supply chain management: Be global: Macquarie University
  • Habilidades de Excel Aplicadas a Negocios: Nivel Avanzado: Macquarie University
  • Additive Manufacturing: University of Michigan
  • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • GenAI for Cloud Support Associates: Coursera
  • Les partenariats qui changent le monde : alliances innovantes entre entreprises et associations: ESSEC Business School
  • Mastering DeepSeek: From Architecture to Application: Board Infinity

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