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.

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Predictive Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Digital Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Performance Metric, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Digital Transformation, Decision Making
★ 4.6 (8.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Analysis
★ 4.5 (388) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Database Software, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Development, Database Application
★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)
★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, R (Software), Relational Databases, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, R Programming, Databases, Microsoft Excel
★ 4.6 (19) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Pipelines, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Google Workspace, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Management
★ 4.3 (126) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Maintenance, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Data Storage
★ 5 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Real Time Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Transact-SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft 365, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis
★ 3.8 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Software Installation, Python Programming
★ 4.1 (16) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistics, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Programming, Seaborn, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Collection, NumPy, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks