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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


  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Telecommunications

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Operations Support Systems, Customer Analysis, Telecommunications, Customer Retention, Network Performance Management, Responsible AI, Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Network Protocols, System Design and Implementation, Communication

    ★ 4.5 (19) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Generative AI and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Regulatory Compliance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Risking, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Fine-tuning

    ★ 4.2 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Administration, Research Design, Systems Analysis, Scalability, Technical Communication

    ★ 4.7 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Harness AI across your Microsoft Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Communication, Generative AI, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Management

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    GNU Octave: Apply, Implement & Design Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Code Reusability, Data Manipulation, Computational Logic, Linear Algebra, Arithmetic, Data Analysis, Analysis, Operations, Data Modeling, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    OpenAI ChatGPT: Enterprise Solutions Unleashed

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Generative AI, OpenAI, Analytics, Workflow Management, Customer experience improvement, Customer Support, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Workflows, Analysis, Content Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Content Creation, Automation

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Software, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.9 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Managing Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Database Administration, Database Development, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Predict Shipping Time Using Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Demand Planning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Inventory Control, Logistics, Logistics Management, Data Cleansing, Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Model Training, Supply Chain, Data Quality, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Shipping and Receiving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Search Engine Optimization, Agentic systems, Web Analytics and SEO, AI Workflows, Content Optimization, Generative AI Agents, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Keyword Research, Prompt Engineering, Semantic Web, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Content Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Automation, Generative AI, Predictive Analytics, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Mitigation, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Intercultural Competence, Health Disparities, De-escalation Techniques, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Public Health

    ★ 4.7 (299) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Packt

    LangChain MasterClass: Build 15 LLM Apps with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Embeddings, AI Workflows, Data Processing, Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Application Development, Memory Management

    ★ 3.2 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI for Telecommunications: AI CERTs
  • Generative AI and ESG: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Harness AI across your Microsoft Apps: Knowledge Accelerators
  • GNU Octave: Apply, Implement & Design Functions: EDUCBA
  • OpenAI ChatGPT: Enterprise Solutions Unleashed: Coursera
  • Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI: University of Glasgow
  • Managing Relational Databases: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Analyze and Predict Shipping Time Using Machine Learning: EDUCBA
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with AI: SkillsBooster Academy

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