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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Infrastructure, Data Store, Databases, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Virtual Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Management, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Stakeholder Engagement, Ggplot2, Stakeholder Communications, Data Ethics, R (Software), Dashboard Creation, Analytical Skills, Data Integrity, Data Synthesis, Case Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Google Sheets
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Cloudera
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Data Store, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, MySQL, Data Management, Query Languages, Amazon S3, Data Storage, Data Access, NoSQL, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Data Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Model Deployment, Data Transformation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unsupervised Learning, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Data Science, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Technical Communication, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Analysis, Data Processing, Data Access
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Health Informatics, Data Transformation, Health Systems, Data Warehousing, Star Schema, Data Analysis, Analytics, Interoperability, Database Systems, Relational Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Minitab, Statistical Visualization, Six Sigma Methodology, Regression Analysis, Graphing, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Process Improvement, Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Process Improvement, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Oral Expression, Data Analysis, Graphing, Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Research Reports, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Synthesis, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Mining, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months