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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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Valoración financiera

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Investments, Finance, Project Finance, Equities, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

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    Columbia University

    Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Simulations, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to College 101

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Core AWS Services

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Redshift, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Databases, Virtual Networking, Servers, Database Management, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Security, General Networking, Data Storage Technologies, Relational Databases, Network Administration, Data Migration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Intrusion Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Model Evaluation, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, System Monitoring, AI Security, Virtual Machines, Network Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Document Management, Construction, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Drawing, Project Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Digital Transformation, Architectural Design, Construction Management, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Data Modeling, Coordination, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Social Impact, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Operational Analysis, Project Implementation, Case Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis

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    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Innovation, Technical Management, Market Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Empathy, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Apply Generative AI in FinTech with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Investment Management, Technology Strategies, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Operational Efficiency

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Machine Learning: an overview

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introducción a la Valoración financiera: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
  • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
  • Core AWS Services: LearnKartS
  • Intrusion Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning: Coursera
  • Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay
  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
  • Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections: LearnQuest

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