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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Personalized Service, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Education, Data Ethics, Dietetics, Data Collection, Data Capture, Diagnostic Tests, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Health Equity, Health Technology, Consumer Behaviour, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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: Apache Hive, Big Data, JSON, Apache Hadoop, Dataflow, People Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Strategy, Organizational Development, Business Modeling, Analytics, Organizational Change, Machine Learning Software, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Machine Learning, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Workforce Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Process Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Management, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Customer Data Management, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Support, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Service, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Invoicing, User Accounts, Editing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Debugging, Web Scraping, File I/O, Data Store, Data Visualization, Database Software, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Data Presentation, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, MySQL Workbench, Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Science, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Linux, Software Installation, Scalability, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Ggplot2, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Regression Analysis, Data Presentation, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Quality, Scatter Plots, Anomaly Detection, Descriptive Statistics, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Graphing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Project Management, Business Transformation, Agile Methodology, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Analytics, Organizational Change, Process Development, Innovation, Business Architecture, Organizational Development, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Lean Methodologies, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months