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Data Manipulation Courses

Data manipulation courses can help you learn data cleaning, transformation techniques, and exploratory data analysis. You can build skills in using functions for data aggregation, filtering datasets, and visualizing information effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and SQL, that support handling large datasets and performing complex analyses. You'll also explore libraries such as Pandas and NumPy, which streamline data manipulation tasks and enhance your ability to derive insights from raw data.


Popular Data Manipulation Courses and Certifications


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    Rice University

    Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

    4.7
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    10K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals, Communication Strategies

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    35K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Overview of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software

    4.7
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Tree Maps, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Data Modeling in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Power BI, Model Optimization, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Tuning, Real Time Data, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Customer Support Data with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Service Level, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Support, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Data Entry, Customer Service, Data Validation, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Organizational Skills, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    414 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Open Source Technology, Data Transformation, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Access, Business Intelligence, Query Languages, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Data Management, Generative Model Architectures, Big Data, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Customer Data Management, AI literacy, Autoencoders, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Algorithms, Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Databases, Cloud Services, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Data Store

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Asset Manipulation and Environment Detailing in UE5

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel: Rice University
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
  • Overview of Data Visualization: Coursera
  • Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos: IBM
  • Data Modeling in Power BI: Microsoft
  • Create Customer Support Data with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop: IBM
  • SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute
  • AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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