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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Responsible AI, Data Cleansing, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Automation, Data Transformation, Tensorflow, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Alteryx
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Recruitment, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Presentations, Analytical Skills, Portfolio Management, Business Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Strategy, Small Data, Unstructured Data, Data Access, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Project Schedules, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Email Automation, Data Literacy, Data Structures, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Accounting, Data Management, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Auditing, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Data Quality, Accounting Software, Data Integrity, Pandas (Python Package), Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Analytics, Automation, GitHub, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Containerization, Data Transformation, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months