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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), JSON, Data Mapping, Javascript
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Small Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Tool Calling, GitHub, Context Management, Web Development, Real Time Data, Debugging, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Video Game Development, Generative AI, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Unstructured Data, Analytics, Application Development, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Model Evaluation, Statistical Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Logistic Regression, Probability Distribution
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI, Hugging Face, Multimodal Prompts, Responsible AI, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Autoencoders, Vision Transformer (ViT), Model Deployment, Image Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Deep Learning, Health Informatics, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Logistic Regression
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Stata, STATA (Software), Scripting, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Data Management, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Debugging, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Typography, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Deployment, Network Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Docker (Software), AI Security, Software As A Service, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Threat Modeling, Containerization, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Controls
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Image Analysis, Embeddings, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Health Informatics, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks