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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Web Applications, Database Application, Cloud Development, Azure Active Directory, Firewall, Relational Databases, Cloud Management, Key Management, Threat Detection, Authentications, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Data Management, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Accountability, Stakeholder Engagement, Cyber Operations, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Trend Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Sales, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Simulations, Statistical Visualization
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Empathy, Tableau Software, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Risk Management, Human Centered Design, Decision Making, User Research, Risk Control, Behavioral Economics, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Medical Privacy, Data Security, Analysis, Innovation, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Data Management, File Management, Unix Commands, Unix, Application Performance Management, Data Storage, Application Deployment, Data Security, Application Security, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Logistic Regression, Feature Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Database Management, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Database Design, Databases, Data Modeling, Data Store, Query Languages, Scalability, Real Time Data, Disaster Recovery, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months