Data courses can help you learn data analysis, statistical methods, data visualization, and machine learning principles. You can build skills in interpreting datasets, making data-driven decisions, and communicating insights effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Tableau, that support analyzing data and presenting findings in a clear, impactful way.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Willingness To Learn, Adaptability, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Star Schema, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Pivot Tables And Charts, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, MySQL Workbench, Query Languages, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Technical Communication, Professional Development, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Storage Technologies, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Arithmetic
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Tensorflow, Seaborn, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Big Data, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, Report Writing, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Query Languages, Data Access, Google Gemini, Big Data, SQL, Ad Hoc Analysis, Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Supervised Learning, Algebra, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Databases, Data Quality, Relational Databases, Data Entry
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours