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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Engineering Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computational Thinking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Integration, Capacity Management, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Lakes, Unstructured Data, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Access, Data Literacy, Solution Design, Data Quality
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Design, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Management, Analytics
Mixed · 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
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Reporting, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Data Processing, Management Reporting, Data Wrangling, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Data Management, Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Data Processing, Data Storage, Java, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Distributed Computing, Command-Line Interface
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

UiPath
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Infographics, Data Visualization, Anomaly Detection, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Automation
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral and Dental Care, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Hematology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months