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.

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Natural Language Processing, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Autoencoders, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, R Programming, Medical Privacy, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Data Processing, Electronic Medical Record, SQL, Data Access
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Logistic Regression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application, Data Integrity, Data Access, Data Science
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Migration, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Classification Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, JUnit, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science, Unstructured Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Unstructured Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Text Mining, Data Wrangling, Taxonomy, Management Reporting, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Workflow Management, Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scheduling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management, Creativity, Data Processing, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months