Data mining courses can help you learn data preprocessing, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling techniques. You can build skills in clustering, classification, and anomaly detection, that support extracting meaningful insights from large datasets. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and SQL, along with software such as RapidMiner and Weka, to help you apply these skills in real-world data analysis projects.

Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Inference, Pareto Chart
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Box Plots, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Cleansing, Data Pipelines, Data Quality, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Database Management, Data Transformation, File Management, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Metadata Management, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Customer Retention, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Marketing, Data Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Responsible AI, Consumer Behaviour, Pandas (Python Package), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Correlation Analysis, Text Mining, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Probability, Data Structures, Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Science, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, Restful API, Performance Testing, Maintainability, Javascript, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Architecture, JSON, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Scripting, Data Manipulation, File Management, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Crisis Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Socioeconomics, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, Data Science, Financial Modeling, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Finance, Network Analysis, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months