Free Data Analyst Certification Courses

Introduction

• Thousands of online courses offer data analysis certifications.
• Many require payment for the certificate after course completion.
• This video covers five genuine free certification courses from top companies: Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Meta.
• Target audience: aspiring data scientists or data analysts.
• Overview of how to enroll in Coursera courses for free is provided.

Courses Overview

1. SkillUp by Simply Learn

• Suitable for obtaining data analyst skill sets and certificates.
• Offers various categories to choose from, such as PowerBI courses.
• Provides certificates without any payment.
• Simple process: sign up, enroll, and receive a certificate upon completion.

2. Meta Data Analyst Professional Certificate

• Available on Coursera.
• Normally requires payment, but video includes how to enroll for free.
• Takes approximately 5 months to complete.
• Open to all, no degree or eligibility criteria required.

3. Microsoft Career Essentials in Data Analysis

• Available on LinkedIn.
• Free enrollment.
• A short course beneficial for those with basic knowledge from YouTube.
• Provides a certificate with LinkedIn and Microsoft logos.
• Suitable for resume enhancement.

4. IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate

• Available on Coursera.
• Gaining popularity and recognized by employers.
• Recommended due to its increasing reputation and job placement success.

5. Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

• Highly recommended by professionals in the field.
• Both juniors and seniors have obtained jobs with this certificate.
• Available on Coursera.

Enrolling in Coursera Courses for Free

• Go to the course page and log in (create an account if necessary).
• Scroll to "More Questions" and visit the "Learner Help Center."
• Click on "Financial Aid Available" and "Learn More."
• Apply for financial aid for up to 10 courses at a time.
• Each application can take up to 16 days for approval.
• Follow the instructions for completing the financial aid application.
• Once approved, you can start the course for free with a certificate upon completion.

Conclusion

• These courses and certifications help boost your resume and increase job opportunities.
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