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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Use SharePoint & Power Virtual Agent to Create Smart Chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Generative AI Agents, Internal Communications, Data Store

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    ChatGPT for Work & Career Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Administrative Support, Prioritization, Report Writing, Risk Analysis, Excel Formulas, Content Creation, Time Management, Market Research, Organizational Skills, Research Reports, Interviewing Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Java Development Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design Patterns, Java Programming, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Servers, Software Design, Software Architecture, Application Security, Programming Principles, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Dependency Analysis, System Programming, Web Applications, OS Process Management, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Highway Geometry and Pavement Design

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Traffic Flow Optimization, Construction, Public Works, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Materials science

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Network Monitoring, Malware Protection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Income Statement, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate & Swap Models in Java ML

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Maintainability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Java, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Logistic Regression, Business Metrics, Benchmarking, Decision Tree Learning, Matrix Management, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Visualization & Design with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Import/Export, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Science, Marketing Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Network Traffic and Logs Using IDS and SIEM Tools

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Analysis, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Copilot for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), System Monitoring, Data Ethics, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Event Monitoring, Model Evaluation, Automation, Threat Detection, Emerging Technologies, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Building Demand Forecasting with BigQuery ML

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Google Cloud Platform, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Use SharePoint & Power Virtual Agent to Create Smart Chatbot: Coursera
  • ChatGPT for Work & Career Productivity: LearnKartS
  • Java Development Deep Dive: Board Infinity
  • Highway Geometry and Pavement Design: L&T EduTech
  • Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals: Board Infinity
  • محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Evaluate & Swap Models in Java ML: Coursera
  • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Visualization & Design with Tableau: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Network Traffic and Logs Using IDS and SIEM Tools: Google

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