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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Jupyter, JSON, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Generative AI, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Quality, Data Sharing, Information Privacy, Data Analysis, Informed Consent
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Data Capture, Information Privacy, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Quality, Informed Consent, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Validation, Algorithms, Big Data
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Market Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Collaborative Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Seaborn, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Graph Theory, Data Science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Classification Algorithms, Data Analysis, Java, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Responsible AI, Data Processing, Debugging, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, SQL, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Data Storage, Pandas (Python Package), Big Data, Data Science, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Programming Principles, Histogram
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months