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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Management, Data Pipelines, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Quality, Dataflow, Technical Communication, Data Processing, Personally Identifiable Information, Compliance Auditing, Jira (Software), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Project Planning, Data Storage, Process Analysis, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Transformation, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Data Cleansing, OpenAI, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Transfer Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Data Transformation, SQL, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Alteryx, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Data Integration, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Cloud Security, Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Advanced Analytics, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Preprocessing, Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Data Integration, Data Security, Cost Control, Cloud Computing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Databases, JSON, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing, Data Analysis, Scalability, Case Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Social Media, Data Cleansing, Data Integration
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Google Analytics, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, SQL, Database Administration
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours