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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testability, Software Engineering, System Testing, Android Development, Application Security, Software Architecture, Application Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Cost Management, Budget Management, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement and Optimization, Dashboard, Administration, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, User Accounts
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Production Process, Digital Design, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, System Programming, Data Processing, Software Development, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Real Time Data, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, DevOps, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, CI/CD, Data Storage, Linux Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Security Controls, Authentications, Ubuntu, Network Model, YAML, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Virtualization
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Market Research, Proposal Writing, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Presentations, Discussion Facilitation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Application Design, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Software Design Patterns, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning Methods, Linear Algebra, Small Data, Statistical Analysis, NumPy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Management, Process Capability, Project Planning, Customer experience improvement, Data Validation, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Metrics
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks