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: Data Structures, Python Programming, Data-oriented programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Scripting, File I/O, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Technical Communication, Data Presentation, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LangChain, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Business Logic, File I/O, Transaction Processing, Document Management, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Computational Logic, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, PySpark, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Apache Spark, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Feature Engineering, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Model Evaluation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Productivity, Personal Development, Time Management, Calendar Management, Automation, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Responsible AI, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Project Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Anomaly Detection, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Complex Problem Solving, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks