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.

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming, Statistical Visualization
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Empathy, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Analytical Skills, Human Centered Design, Decision Making, User Research, Risk Control, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Human Factors (Security), Security Controls, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Technical Communication, Problem Solving, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, MySQL, Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, SQL, Personally Identifiable Information, Microsoft Excel, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Data Transformation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Trend Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Sales, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Database Management, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Database Design, Databases, Data Modeling, Data Store, Query Languages, Scalability, Real Time Data, Disaster Recovery, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Web Applications, Database Application, Cloud Development, Azure Active Directory, Firewall, Relational Databases, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Interoperability, Health Care, Electronic Medical Record System, Clinical Data Management, Data Mapping, Data Sharing, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Data Management, Unstructured Data, Data Integration, Data Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linux
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Structural Analysis, Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, System Implementation, Data Security, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks