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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Science, Version Control, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, General Science and Research, GitHub, Statistical Programming, Git (Version Control System), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Science, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, Data Processing, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Business Mathematics, Power BI, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Timelines, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Analytics, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Anomaly Detection, Probability Distribution, Cybersecurity, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Data Analysis, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Big Data, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Data Management, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Machine Learning Methods, Data Transformation, SQL, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript and jQuery, Data Validation, JSON, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Customer Analysis, Big Data, Data Processing, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Text Mining, Customer Insights, Data Mining, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Manipulation, Marketing Analytics, Image Analysis, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Capture, Unstructured Data, Real Time Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks