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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, General Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Quality, AI Product Strategy, Data Strategy, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Capture, Unstructured Data, Real Time Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Image Quality, NumPy, Histogram, Image Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Responsible AI, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Case Studies, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Estimation, Statistical Software, Risk Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Box Plots, Return On Investment, Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Problem Solving
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Analytics, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Anomaly Detection, Probability Distribution, Cybersecurity, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Functional Design, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Maintainability, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Design Thinking, Applied Machine Learning, Web Scraping, Machine Learning Algorithms, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Application Deployment, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months