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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Plot (Graphics), Python Programming, Data Store, Data Storage
★ 4.4 (50) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Transformation, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Pipelines, SQL, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting Records, Billing, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Tax Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Tax Management, Microsoft Excel, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Sales Tax, Regulatory Requirements, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, Data Transformation, Secure Coding, Data Management, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Spreadsheet Software, Report Writing, Microsoft Copilot, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Anomaly Detection, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods
★ 4.2 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Processing, R (Software), Data Management
★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Unsupervised Learning, Databricks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Cloud Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation
★ 4.3 (179) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software
★ 4.5 (70) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Feature Engineering, AI Security, Advertising, Marketing, Anomaly Detection, Data Synthesis, Information Privacy
★ 4.5 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Code Reusability, Web Applications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Technical Documentation, Frontend Performance, Debugging, Performance Testing, Maintainability, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Incident Response, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Legal Risk
★ 4.4 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Trend Analysis
★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks