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.

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Apache Hadoop, Data Warehousing, SQL, Performance Tuning, Databases, Query Languages, Database Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Data Import/Export, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Dashboard, Apache Spark, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Metadata Management, Data Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Extract, Transform, Load, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Application, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Networking, Real Time Data, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Dataflow, Data Management, Data Architecture, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Looker (Software), Apache Kafka, Data Lakes, PySpark, Tensorflow, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Big Data, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Data Infrastructure, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Databases, Apache Hadoop, Analytics, Social Media, Data Processing, Social Media Content, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Python Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Metadata Management, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Web Services, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Amazon S3, Automation, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Transformation, Serverless Computing, Process Optimization, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Pandas (Python Package), Automation, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months