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 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

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Action Oriented, Resilience, Conscientiousness, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Relationship Building, Optimism, Goal Setting, Persistence, Planning, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Data Wrangling, Histogram
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Strategy, Unstructured Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Solution Design, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Needs Assessment, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Cleansing, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Cloud Security, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Migration, Data Collection, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Network Analysis, Tableau Software, Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Dashboard, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Graph Theory, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, SQL, Data Transformation, Scalability
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

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Correlation Analysis, Text Mining, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Probability, Data Structures, Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Distributed Computing, Text Mining, Data Transformation, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Data Architecture, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Performance Testing, Scalability, Functional Requirement, Distributed Computing, Databases, Microservices, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Development, Predictive Modeling, Software Testing, Development Testing, System Design and Implementation, Big Data
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Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months