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: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, NumPy, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Data Entry
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Derivatives, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Maintainability, Database Systems, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Middleware
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Remote Access Systems, File Systems, Data Access, Data Storage, File Management, Distributed Computing, Servers, Network Support, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Infographics, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Communication, Digital Marketing, Health Care
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, JSON, Data Security, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Data Cleansing, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Science, Strategic Decision-Making, Root Cause Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Treatment Planning, Personalized Service, A/B Testing, Machine Learning, Online Advertising
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, NumPy, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Fraud detection, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Real Time Data, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months