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.

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Looker (Software), Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Apache Hive, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, File Management, Development Environment, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Database Design, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Database Design, Power BI, Star Schema, Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Integrity, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Quality, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Databases, Analytics, Data Storage Technologies, Data Mining, NoSQL, Applied Machine Learning, Real Time Data, Distributed Computing, SQL, Data Processing, Query Languages, Scripting Languages
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Development Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Testing, Java, Computer Programming, Software Development, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, Dashboard, Business Process Management, SQL, Star Schema, Data Governance, Oracle Databases, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, Performance Measurement, Extract, Transform, Load, MicroStrategy
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, PySpark, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Cloud Services, Apache Hadoop, Applied Machine Learning, Apache Hive, Application Programming Interface (API), Jupyter, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Serverless Computing, Ad Hoc Analysis, Scalability, Data Wrangling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Feature Engineering, PySpark, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Cloud Storage, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Maintenance, Data Lakes, Apache Hadoop, Dashboard, Tensorflow, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Data Migration, Data Storage
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Microsoft Azure, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Dataflow, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Storage
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Data Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months