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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Dictionary, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Scripting, File I/O, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Real Time Data, Query Languages, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Processing, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Query Languages, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Literacy, Project Design, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Performance Metric, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, Compliance Auditing, AI Security, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Business Transformation, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Collection, AI Workflows, Statistical Analysis, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Process Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Management, Case Studies, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Exploratory Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Access, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Methodologies, Team Motivation, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Risk Analysis, Team Performance Management, Quality Improvement, Team Management, Benchmarking, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Computational Logic, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Constructive Feedback, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Responsible AI, Technical Communication, Project Management, Data Ethics, Communication Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months