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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


  • G

    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

    4.8 stars, 123K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (123K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Science of Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Nutritional Assessment, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health

    4.8 stars, 4.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Executive Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, New Hire Orientations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Data Literacy, Leadership, Communication

    4.5 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Electronics

    4.7 stars, 4.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology, Emerging Technologies

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    From Social Science to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Methods, Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, Research Design, Data Literacy, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Science and Research, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, SQL, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 625 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (625) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Forensic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Chemistry, Investigation, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Laboratory Procedures, Molecular Biology

    4.9 stars, 2.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, R (Software), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Mapping, Clinical Informatics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, grep, Informatics, Text Mining, R Programming

    4.4 stars, 502 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (502) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Science Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Validation, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Social Impact, Bayesian Statistics, Policy Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Model Optimization, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.5 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Preparation & Applied Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Supervised Learning, Model Optimization, Feature Engineering, Pandas (Python Package), Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Cleansing, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Data Architecture

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular applied data science courses

  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Executive Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know: University of California, Davis
  • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis: University of Cambridge
  • From Social Science to Data Science: Sage Publications
  • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
  • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Data Science Ethics: University of Michigan

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