Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction for Absolute Beginners

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Free Online Course: Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction for Absolute Beginners provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 6 weeks long, 2-4 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction for Absolute Beginners is taught by Ben Olsen, Tom Carpenter and Trevor Barnes.

Overview
  • Digital transformation and advanced technologies like AI and quantum computing are fueled by data. Every industry and profession needs data analysis, from a small business’s survey data to CERN’s 100’s of petabytes per experiment. Analyzing data is one of the most critical skills of the future.

    This course, meant for people of all ages, will bring you from the very beginnings of data concepts and structures in context, all the way through analyzing data, telling data stories effectively, and understanding the environments in which data exists throughout our work and life. It will also start you on the path to becoming a data analyst. Throughout the course, we’ll reference additional courses and learning paths you can take to help you on your data career journey.

Syllabus
  • Module 1: Our Data-Driven World
    Module 2: Our First Data Walkthrough
    Module 3: Our Data Structures
    Module 4: Our Data Analysis Methods
    Module 5: Our Data Analysis in Context
    Module 6: Final and Challenge Labs