Data collection courses can help you learn survey design, sampling techniques, data cleaning, and statistical analysis. You can build skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data visualization, and ethical considerations in data handling. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data manipulation, R for statistical analysis, and software like Qualtrics for survey creation, showing how these skills are applied in real-world research settings.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Random Forest Algorithm
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Pandas (Python Package), Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Big Data, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Advanced Analytics, Feature Engineering, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Clinical Informatics, Clinical Documentation, R Programming, Google Cloud Platform, Health Informatics, Unstructured Data, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, R Programming, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Legal Technology, Intellectual Property, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Analytics, Game Theory, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Performance Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Business Mathematics, Forecasting, Probability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Business Solutions, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Performance Metric
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Statistical Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Distributed Computing, File Systems, Virtual Machines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Supervised Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks