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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Plot (Graphics), Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Database Design, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Data Strategy, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Big Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing, Small Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Systems, Database Management, Databases, Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, NoSQL, SQL, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Exploratory Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Apache Kafka
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, NoSQL, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Cassandra, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Forecasting, Data Science, Operational Analysis, Data Analysis, Market Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Jupyter, JSON, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Linear Algebra, R Programming, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Integral Calculus
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Integral Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Algorithms
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks