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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Ethics, R Programming, Surveys, Informed Consent, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Logistic Regression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Capture, Model Deployment, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API), Classification Algorithms, Document Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, AI Enablement, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Transformation, Generative AI, Culture Transformation, Technology Strategies, Performance Metric, Employee Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Strategy, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Research, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Document Management, Information Management, Intellectual Property
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Data Cleansing, Supervised Learning, Data Transformation, Cloud Deployment, Data Ethics, CI/CD, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Data Quality, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Network Switches, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Systems Architecture, Network Protocols, System Design and Implementation, Computer Networking, Software Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Performance Management, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Python Programming, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Productivity Software, Debugging, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Matplotlib, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Data Sharing, Business Analytics, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Data Science, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Logistic Regression, Artificial Neural Networks
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Requirements Management, Diagram Design, Feasibility Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Reporting Services, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months