Applied Data Science Courses
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.
Popular Applied Data Science Courses and Certifications
Status: PreviewUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis
Status: Free TrialTableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Histogram, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis
Status: PreviewErasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Case Studies
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Python Programming
Status: Free TrialTableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Tree Maps, Dashboard, Heat Maps, Geospatial Mapping, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Business Analytics
Status: PreviewUniversity of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Text Mining, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Application Programming Interface (API), Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming
Status: PreviewSimplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Validation
Status: PreviewUniversity of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research
Status: PreviewCoursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Data Strategy, AI Enablement, Applied Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, User Feedback
Status: Free TrialDuke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Amazon Web Services, Cloud API, Data Structures, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Applications, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, System Programming, Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Data Validation
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular applied data science courses
- Visualization for Data Journalism: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Data Analysis with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
- Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Data Analysis Using Pyspark: Coursera
- Data Visualization with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
- Social Media Data Analytics: University of Washington
- Data Analytics with Python: Simplilearn
- Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
- GenAI for Data Scientists: Coursera
- Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
