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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Prompt Engineering, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Probability & Statistics, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Incident Response, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Regulatory Requirements, Informed Consent
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Histogram, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, R (Software), Data Import/Export, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Plotly, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Query Languages, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Alteryx, Data Quality, Microsoft Excel, Data Integrity, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Loss Prevention, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Color Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, CrewAI, AI Orchestration, Vector Databases, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Transfer Learning, Kubernetes, Enterprise Application Management, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Python Programming, System Monitoring, Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Access, Data Analysis, Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours