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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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    Imperial College London

    3D Graphics in Android: Sensors and VR

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Android (Operating System), Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Computer Graphics, Android Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, Animations

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Case Studies

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Programación musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Electronic Hardware, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Digital Communications, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Patch Management, Embedded Systems, Instrumental Music, System Configuration, Algorithms, Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export, Music Performance, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies

    ★ 4.5 (119) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable Business Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Systems, Supply Management, Drive Engagement, Sustainability Standards, Procurement, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation, Communication Strategies, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    CVS Health

    Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role

    Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Engagement, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Inbound Calls, Telephone Skills, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Public Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Health, Health Systems, Social Impact, R (Software), Data Analysis, Data Literacy, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Diversity Awareness

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Workday

    Workday Financial Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Workday (Software), Accounts Receivable, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Systems, Financial Data, Dashboard, General Ledger, Accounting, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Human Resources Software, Workforce Planning, Business Process, Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Kubernetes Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, YAML, Containerization, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Virtual Machines, Data Persistence, Virtualization, Virtual Environment, Dashboard Creation, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Scalability

    ★ 4.1 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with ProfitBooks

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Billing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Tax, Small Business Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting, Security Controls, Payroll Systems

    ★ 4.5 (81) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Code Reusability, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Web Development, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Software Development, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Roadmap para a Estratégia

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership Studies, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Modeling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy

    ★ 4.7 (72) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • 3D Graphics in Android: Sensors and VR: Imperial College London
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Programación musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Sustainable Business Practices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role: CVS Health
  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
  • Workday Financial Management for Business Users: Workday
  • Kubernetes Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Getting Started with ProfitBooks : Coursera

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