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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Network Analysis, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Business Analysis, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Process Optimization, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Data Visualization Software, Image Quality, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Database Theory, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Data Integrity, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Conceptual Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Clinical Informatics, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Electronic Medical Record System, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Mining, Data Processing, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Plotly, Matplotlib, Dashboard, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Cloud Applications, Data Manipulation, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Cleansing, Statistical Software, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), Statistical Methods, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Database Design, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Validation, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Matplotlib, Data Storage, Data Science, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Engineering Management, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Variance Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Version Control
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months