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 Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Machine Learning, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Systems, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Entrepreneurship, Technology Strategies, Accounting Systems, Unsupervised Learning, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing, Reinforcement Learning, Feasibility Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Data Import/Export, Biomedical Engineering, Matlab, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Maintainability, Software Design, Program Development, Application Development, Data Management, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Test Tools, API Testing, Test Execution Engine, Test Data
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Web Scraping, Regression Analysis, Knitr, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Ggplot2, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Plotly, Microsoft Azure, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Software Documentation, R Programming, Data Quality, Microsoft Copilot
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Design and Development, API Design, User Interface (UI), Databases, Scalability, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Project Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, NoSQL, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Big Data, MongoDB, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing, Apache Spark, Public Cloud, Database Systems, Data Processing, Scalability, Databases, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Programs
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sales Management, Big Data, Customer Insights, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Retention, Target Market, Business Metrics, Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Responsible AI, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, AI Personalization, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Research, Report Writing, Surveys, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks