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.
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Business Research, Talent Sourcing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Business Consulting, Market Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Sales Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Sales Process, Sales, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Business Metrics, Customer Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Human Factors (Security), Software As A Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Software Development, Software Design, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automation Anywhere
Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Process Design, Return On Investment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard, Unstructured Data, User Accounts, Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Development Testing, Operational Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Process Analysis, Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Engineering, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Network Security, Encryption, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Key Management, Virtual Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months