Data courses can help you learn data analysis, statistical methods, data visualization, and machine learning principles. You can build skills in interpreting datasets, making data-driven decisions, and communicating insights effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Tableau, that support analyzing data and presenting findings in a clear, impactful way.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Data Persistence, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Scala Programming, JSON, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Database Design, SQL, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Mart, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Snowflake Schema, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Spatial Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Visualization, Geographic Information Systems, Data Mapping, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, MySQL Workbench, Data Synthesis, Query Languages, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Hugging Face, Unstructured Data, SQL, Web Services, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Database Management, Restful API, Data Processing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Data Cleansing, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Scripting, Operating Systems, Pseudocode, Development Environment, File Management, Computational Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Ansible, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Switches, Computing Platforms, Virtual Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Automation, Event Monitoring, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, Report Writing, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Big Data, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integration, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, AI Security, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Transformation, R Programming, Text Mining, Data Validation, Generative AI, Anomaly Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months