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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 California, Davis

    Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Research Methodologies, AI literacy, Social Sciences, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (744) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    PowerBI: Visualize & Publish Data

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Power BI, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Data Validation, Data Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Specialized Data Visualization Approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Computer Displays, Data Presentation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Display Devices, Scalability, Data Validation, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Medical Imaging, Computer Graphic Techniques

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Data Structures & Algorithms in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Javascript, Performance Tuning, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (182) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Framework for Data Collection and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Big Data

    ★ 4.2 (775) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Transforming & Analyzing Data: Lakehouse to Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Real Time Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Transact-SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft 365, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Pipeline Engineering & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Apache Airflow, Star Schema, Data Storytelling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Pipelines, JSON, Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Business Intelligence, Data Validation, Data Quality, Performance Improvement, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Key Technologies in Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Persistence, Cloud Deployment, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Store, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure, Analysis, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Analysis Software, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Platforms

    ★ 3.7 (164) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Data Management with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Design Data Models for BI Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Business Intelligence Software, Self Service Technologies, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CertNexus

    Extract, Transform, and Load Data

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Collection, Data Mining

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics: University of California, Davis
  • PowerBI: Visualize & Publish Data: Coursera
  • Specialized Data Visualization Approaches: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Structures & Algorithms in JavaScript: Packt
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Coursera
  • Framework for Data Collection and Analysis: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Transforming & Analyzing Data: Lakehouse to Insights: Packt
  • Data Pipeline Engineering & Analytics: Coursera
  • Key Technologies in Data Analytics: LearnQuest
  • Data Management with SQL: Packt

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