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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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    Packt

    Apache Kafka Series - Learn Apache Kafka for Beginners v3

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Command-Line Interface, Data Pipelines, Java, Java Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Real Time Data, Unix Commands, Data Integration, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Social Impact, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Intro to SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Application, Query Languages, Databases, Data Manipulation, Database Management Systems

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Vector Databases, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, SQL, LLM Application, Query Languages, Data Wrangling, AI Integrations, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, GitHub, AI Workflows, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Code Review, Responsible AI, Software Development, Front-End Web Development, Design Software, React.js, Software Engineering, Web Development, Javascript

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Embedded Systems, Unified Modeling Language

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness

    Skills you'll gain: Process Validation, Environmental Laws, Safety Culture, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Change Order, Design Specifications, Systems Design

    4.9
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Application Modernization for Enterprise Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, DevOps, Data Integration, z/OS, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Devops Tools, Mainframe Technologies, Mainframe Computing, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Application Management, Data Access, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Visualization, Data Store, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Database Management, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, SQL, File I/O, Test Case, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISC2

    Access Control

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Network Security, Data Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AWS Cloudfront: Serve content from multiple S3 buckets

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Distributed Computing, Control Panels, System Configuration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Systems, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Enterprise Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies

    Build toward a degree

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Apache Kafka Series - Learn Apache Kafka for Beginners v3: Packt
  • Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations: University of Michigan
  • Intro to SQL: Scrimba
  • Gemini in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Application Modernization for Enterprise Systems: IBM
  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
  • Access Control: ISC2

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