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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Risk Control, Cyber Risk, Persuasive Communication, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Cybersecurity, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Heat Maps, Stakeholder Analysis, Algorithms
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Metadata Management, Encryption
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Presentations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Relational Databases, File Management, Data Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, File Systems, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Ad Hoc Reporting, Real Time Data, Data Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Taxonomy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Governance, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Data Quality, User Provisioning, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Text Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Product Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Generative AI, Performance marketing, Target Audience, Google Ads, Persona Development, Predictive Analytics, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Analytics, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization, Histogram, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, R Programming, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, R (Software), Data Import/Export, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Plotly, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months