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 System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Timelines, Microsoft Power Platform, Advanced Analytics, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Manipulation
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Linear Algebra, NumPy, Scientific Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Metadata Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Cleansing, Databricks, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Redshift, Data Architecture, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Fraud detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Database Architecture and Administration, Emerging Technologies, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Dataflow, Application Frameworks, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Decision Support Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Assessment, Analysis, Health Technology, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology, Risk Analysis, Clinical Trials, Systems Of Measurement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Processing, Data Access, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), R Programming, NumPy, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Health Information Management, Data Literacy, Medical Records, Metadata Management, Technical Communication, Change Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Pivot Tables And Charts, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Integrity, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months