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Applied Data Science Courses

Applied Data Science courses can help you learn data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization techniques. You can build skills in data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, and predictive analytics to derive insights from complex datasets. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and SQL, along with libraries such as Pandas and Scikit-learn, that support implementing data-driven solutions and automating processes in real-world applications.

Popular Applied Data Science Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Data Management and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Revenue Recognition, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Business Workflow Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accruals, Storytelling, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Financial Accounting, Business Analysis, Big Data, Asset Management, Analytics, Data Analysis, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Big Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, NoSQL, Database Systems, Data Mining, Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Intelligence Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Looker (Software), Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, Data Collection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Data Cleaning with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Validation, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Query Languages, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    GenAI in Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Business Analysis, Data Ethics, Quality Improvement, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, LLM Application, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introducción a Azure Data Factory para Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Big Data, Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Data Integration, Cloud Management, Cloud Services

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Starweaver

    Data Communication Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, General Networking, Network Administration, Communication Systems, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Routing, Digital Communications, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    R: Code, Import, Transform Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, R (Software), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Cleansing, Scripting, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Managing Data as a Product: Scalable Data Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Management, Data Strategy, Software Architecture, Semantic Web, Continuous Deployment, Information Architecture, CI/CD, Maintainability, AI Enablement, Organizational Structure, AI Integrations, Product Automation, Interoperability, Data Analysis, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, electromagnetics, Chemistry

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    460 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Classification Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Business Risk Management, Data Literacy

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Survey Data Collection and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Stata, Data Quality, Statistical Programming, R Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Business Data Management and Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Big Data Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project: IBM
  • Data Cleaning with Power BI: Packt
  • GenAI in Data Analytics: Meta
  • Introducción a Azure Data Factory para Big Data: Coursera
  • Data Communication Networks: Starweaver
  • R: Code, Import, Transform Data: Coursera
  • Managing Data as a Product: Scalable Data Architectures: Packt
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago

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