Data mining courses can help you learn data preprocessing, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling techniques. You can build skills in clustering, classification, and anomaly detection, that support extracting meaningful insights from large datasets. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and SQL, along with software such as RapidMiner and Weka, to help you apply these skills in real-world data analysis projects.
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Technology Strategies, Compliance Management, Decision Making, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, R Programming, Advanced Analytics, Preventative Care, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Statistical Programming, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Web Scraping, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Scripting, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Forecasting, Data Processing, Anomaly Detection, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API), Transaction Processing, Document Management, Coordinating, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Creative Problem-Solving, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, R Programming, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months