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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Big Data, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, File Management, Scalability, Data Processing, Java, Data Transformation, Configuration Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Scripting, Servers, Data Pipelines, Network Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Systems Administration, Configuration Management, Microsoft Windows, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Databases, Business Analytics, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Heat Maps, Histogram
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Software Installation, Scripting, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Apache Cassandra, Data Ethics, Apache Hive, MongoDB, Data Storage Technologies, Data Lakes, Databases, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistics, Infectious Diseases, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months