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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Structures, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Quality, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning Methods, Test Data, Data Transformation, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Workflow Management, Python Programming, Supervised Learning
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, A/B Testing, Big Data, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Dimensionality Reduction, Reinforcement Learning
Advanced · 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: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Sales Strategy, E-Commerce, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Management, Data Processing, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Scatter Plots, Market Analysis, Supervised Learning, Cross Selling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Big Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Unstructured Data, Health Care, Data Mining, Electronic Medical Record, Data Transformation, Data Collection, Text Mining, Data Processing, Medical Imaging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Data Processing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, Data Wrangling, R Programming, Simulations, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Responsible AI, Data Structures
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months