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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Development Environment
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Data, Test Case, JSON, System Testing, Scenario Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Mockups
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Import/Export, MySQL, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Network Model, Digital Assets, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Economics, Information Technology, Competitive Intelligence, Data Management, Innovation, Accounting
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Order Fulfillment, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Google Cloud Platform, Dashboard, Business Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Sales, Product Knowledge, Enterprise Resource Planning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Apache Spark, Google App Engine
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biomedical Engineering, A/B Testing, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Program Development, Probability Distribution, Medical Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Wrangling, Project Planning, Data Governance, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Data Visualization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud API, Unstructured Data, Node.JS
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Science, Python Programming, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours