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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 Geneva

    Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Diplomacy, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, International Relations, Mediation, Arbitration, Conflict Management, Sustainable Development, Discussion Facilitation, Negotiation, Adjudication, Political Sciences, Governance, Environmental Laws, Data Collection

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Increasing Application Security: Bedrock Guardrails & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Security Engineering, Application Security, Responsible AI, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build Powerful AI Agents with OpenAI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, OpenAI API, Model Deployment, OpenAI, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Enterprise Application Management, OAuth, Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, Performance Tuning, Real Time Data, Interoperability, Prompt Patterns, Application Deployment

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Productividad Empresarial con IA: ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Trend Analysis, Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Creation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Space Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Safety Standards, Cybersecurity, Accident Prevention, Safety and Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Issue, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Continuous Monitoring, General Medicine, Spatial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Operations, Healthcare Project Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management Systems, Process Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Process Analysis, Quality Assessment, Project Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Power BI Essentials and Advanced Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Problem Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cloud Management, Customer Support, Amazon Web Services, Technical Support and Services, Oral Expression, Customer and Client Support, Communication, Consultative Approaches, Technical Support, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Automation, Collaboration, Incident Management

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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, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Sales Presentations, Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Social Impact, Budgeting, Budget Management, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain in Financial Services: Strategic Action Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Planning, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, FinTech, Strategic Partnership, Work Breakdown Structure, Decision Making, Market Opportunities, Solution Design, Proposal Development, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Value Propositions, Market Research, Target Audience

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Water Cooperation and Diplomacy: University of Geneva
  • Increasing Application Security: Bedrock Guardrails & GenAI: Amazon Web Services
  • Build Powerful AI Agents with OpenAI Tools: Coursera
  • Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes
  • Productividad Empresarial con IA: ChatGPT: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Space Safety: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations: Northeastern University
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Power BI Essentials and Advanced Techniques: Packt
  • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services

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