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: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, System Testing, Software Engineering, Model Evaluation
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Technology Solutions, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization Software, Real Time Data, Node.JS, Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, JSON, Javascript
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Databases, Database Systems, Data Storage, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, NoSQL, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Cloud Computing, Data Lakes, Metadata Management, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Personally Identifiable Information
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Transfer Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Small Data, Autoencoders, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Synthesis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer Vision, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Simulations, 3D Assets
Mixed · 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
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Control, Cyber Risk, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Management Reporting, Empathy, Cybersecurity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Heat Maps, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Persuasive Communication, Communication
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Data Persistence, SQL, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks