Data manipulation courses can help you learn data cleaning, transformation techniques, and exploratory data analysis. You can build skills in using functions for data aggregation, filtering datasets, and visualizing information effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and SQL, that support handling large datasets and performing complex analyses. You'll also explore libraries such as Pandas and NumPy, which streamline data manipulation tasks and enhance your ability to derive insights from raw data.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Dashboard, PySpark, SQL, Apache Spark, Data Management, Data Transformation, Version Control
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Box Plots, Histogram, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Migration, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Data Transformation, Software Versioning, Version Control
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Informed Consent, Information Privacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Structures, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, R (Software), Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Histogram
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Natural Language Processing, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Security, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Risk Modeling, Market Data, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, NoSQL, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Cassandra, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Infrastructure, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months