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

Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Pandas (Python Package), Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Seaborn, Jupyter
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Statistical Visualization, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra, File I/O, Data Preprocessing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Data Integration, AI Enablement, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, Infographics, OpenAI, Data Visualization, AI Enablement, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Storage, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Preprocessing, Automation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, Computational Logic, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Pseudocode, Data Manipulation, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Database Design, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours