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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.


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Popular Beginner Data Analysis Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    Securing APIs with Apigee X

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, Data Access, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Answering Complex Questions Using Native Derived Tables with LookML

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Ad Hoc Analysis, SQL, Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Análisis de datos empresariales con R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Business Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Configuring MongoDB Atlas with BigQuery Dataflow Templates

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Dataflow, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Integration, Data Migration, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for People Management

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Developing Training Materials, Training Programs, Responsible AI, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Generative AI Agents, Employee Training, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, AI Personalization, Employee Surveys, Performance Review, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Survey Creation, Data Analysis, Surveys

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Project on Recommendation Engine - Book Recommender

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Pandas (Python Package), Text Mining, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Database Observability and Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, SQL, Database Application, Data Management, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Sending and Scheduling Dashboards in Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Google Cloud Platform, Data Sharing, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Linear Regression & Supervised Learning in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scatter Plots, Statistical Analysis, Data Validation, Data Preprocessing, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Box Plots, Histogram

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Creating dynamic SQL derived tables with LookML and Liquid

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Looker (Software), Data Analysis, SQL, Database Development, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Using Memorystore for Redis Read Replicas to Improve Read Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Redis, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Google Cloud Platform, Servers, Data Architecture, Network Architecture, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Securing APIs with Apigee X: Google Cloud
  • Answering Complex Questions Using Native Derived Tables with LookML: Google Cloud
  • Análisis de datos empresariales con R: Universidades Anáhuac
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Configuring MongoDB Atlas with BigQuery Dataflow Templates: Google Cloud
  • Generative AI for People Management: Edureka
  • Project on Recommendation Engine - Book Recommender: EDUCBA
  • Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Database Observability and Tuning: Google Cloud
  • Sending and Scheduling Dashboards in Looker: Google Cloud
  • Linear Regression & Supervised Learning in Python: EDUCBA

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