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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Sales Strategy, E-Commerce, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Target Audience, Business Consulting, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Ad Hoc Reporting, Real Time Data, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Star Schema, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Pivot Tables And Charts, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anthropology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Jupyter, Data Analysis, System Monitoring, Data Warehousing, Machine Learning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Data Integrity, Automation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Databases, Database Systems, Data Storage, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, NoSQL, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months