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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


  • S

    SAS

    Data Literacy in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Analysis, Correlation Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ?

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Court Systems, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Investigation, Probability & Statistics, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Adjudication, Legal Risk, Laboratory Procedures, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Ensure Data Integrity: Build Quality Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Pipelines, YAML, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics (DE)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Management, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Stakeholder Engagement, Ggplot2, Stakeholder Communications, Data Ethics, R (Software), Dashboard Creation, Analytical Skills, Data Integrity, Data Synthesis, Case Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Google Sheets

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business Intelligence & Data Visualization in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Intelligence, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Transformation, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Machine Learning for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    328 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Topology

    Skills you'll gain: Multi-Cloud, Data Architecture, Dataflow, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Cloud Management, Data Infrastructure, Regulatory Requirements, Data Strategy, AI Integrations, Data Science, Strategic Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Data Visualization with Tableau Project

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Peer Review, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Proposal Development, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Access, Data Quality, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    589 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Infrastructure, Data Store, Databases, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Virtual Environment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Spatial Analysis, 3D Data & Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geostatistics, Geospatial Mapping, Model Training, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Fine-tuning, Data Validation, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    LangChain Chat with Your Data

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Data Processing, Data Store, Data Access, Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, Document Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    676 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Introduction to Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    320 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Literacy in Practice: SAS
  • La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ? : University of Lausanne
  • Ensure Data Integrity: Build Quality Pipelines: Coursera
  • Google Data Analytics (DE): Google
  • Business Intelligence & Data Visualization in Excel: EDUCBA
  • Machine Learning for Data Analysis: Wesleyan University
  • IBM Data Topology: IBM
  • Data Visualization with Tableau Project: University of California, Davis
  • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego
  • Spatial Analysis, 3D Data & Machine Learning: Coursera

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