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 Mining, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Pipelines, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Technical Writing
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Science, R (Software), Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Data Validation, Feature Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Programming Principles, Histogram
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Histogram, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Database Application, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Networking, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Data Pipelines, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Processing, Data Analysis, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, Program Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Stakeholder Communications, Sample Size Determination, Responsible AI, Verbal Communication Skills, Small Data, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Presentation, Sampling (Statistics), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Big Data, Data Sharing, Spreadsheet Software, Concision, Solution Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Pandas (Python Package), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning, GitHub
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Data Mining, Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Precision Medicine, Analytics, Relational Databases, Patient Flow, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, SQL, Interoperability, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Workflow Management, Data Ethics, Supervised Learning, Data Validation, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Random Forest Algorithm, Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months