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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Histogram
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Ggplot2, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Tableau Software, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Data Integrity, Database Management, Case Studies
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Data Visualization, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Business Communication, Action Oriented, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Processing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, SQL, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Large Language Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Databases
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Storyboarding, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Ggplot2, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Rmarkdown, Graphing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Cryptography, Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Strategy, ISO/IEC 27001, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Data Collection, Data Analysis
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Probability, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Data Presentation, Estimation, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Reliability
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, No-Code Development, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Program Evaluation, Data Processing, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Shiny (R Package), R Programming, Leaflet (Software), Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Data Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Histogram, UI Components, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks