Big Data courses can help you learn data analysis, data visualization, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques. You can build skills in interpreting large datasets, designing data-driven strategies, and utilizing machine learning algorithms. Many courses introduce tools like Hadoop, Spark, and Tableau, that support processing vast amounts of information and presenting insights effectively. Additionally, you may explore topics such as data warehousing, predictive analytics, and the ethical implications of data usage.

Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Software Development Tools, Stored Procedure, Data Sharing, SQL, Data Analysis, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Presentations, SQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Databricks, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Presentations, Customer Insights
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, MySQL, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Database Design, SQL, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Relational Databases
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Data Storytelling, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Timelines, Advanced Analytics, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Manipulation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, Analytics, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Visualization Software, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Query Languages, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis, Program Development, Problem Solving, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Peer Review, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Transact-SQL, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Data Integration, Data Analysis
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months