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Applied Data Science Courses

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.


Popular Applied Data Science Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Java, Public Cloud, Cloud API, Network Analysis

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, Infographics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, ChatGPT, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Data Quality, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty (2023) Hands-on

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Data Pipelines, AWS SageMaker, Real Time Data, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Storage, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Amazon Web Services, Apache Hive, Interactive Data Visualization, Apache Hadoop, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storage, Database Management Systems

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Building Batch Data Pipelines on GCP en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Apache Hive, Data Integration, Apache Spark, PySpark, Serverless Computing, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Migration, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Learn Enterprise Data Storage with IBM Storage Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Remote Access Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Systems Administration, File Systems, Information Management, Software Installation, Data Centers, Data Access, File Management, Servers, System Monitoring, Data Management, Data Integrity, Infrastructure Architecture, Distributed Computing, Enterprise Architecture

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Copilot for Beginners: Sales Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Data Manipulation, Sales, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Whizlabs

    Power BI: Data Secure, Governance, and Workspace Management

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Reporting, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Data Cleansing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Data Structures with C: Upgrade a Rocket Display Module

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Software Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Connect and Configure Data for your AppSheet App

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Mapping, Data Integration, Database Application, Cloud Applications, No-Code Development, Relational Databases, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Switches

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Web Applications and Command-Line Tools for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Containerization, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Test Automation, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular applied data science courses

  • Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka: Google Cloud
  • ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories: Vanderbilt University
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty (2023) Hands-on: Packt
  • Building Batch Data Pipelines on GCP en Español: Google Cloud
  • Learn Enterprise Data Storage with IBM Storage Scale: IBM
  • Copilot for Beginners: Sales Data Analysis in Excel: Coursera
  • Power BI: Data Secure, Governance, and Workspace Management: Whizlabs
  • Data Structures with C: Upgrade a Rocket Display Module: Coursera
  • Connect and Configure Data for your AppSheet App: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech

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