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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Training, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Graphing, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Calculus, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Scientific Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Data Analysis, Model Training, SQL, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Business Analysis, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Business Research, Data Science, Analysis, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Mining
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Portfolio Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Matplotlib, A/B Testing, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Improvement, Process Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Data Quality, Model Deployment, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Science, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Algorithms
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Software, Forecasting, Machine Learning
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, General Science and Research, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Validation, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Visualization, Histogram, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months