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: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Histogram, Advanced Analytics, Spatial Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Forecasting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Unix, Unix Commands, File Systems, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Remote Access Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Management, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Processing, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, Data Pipelines, Java, Restful API, Performance Tuning, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Validation, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Project Schedules, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Email Automation, Data Literacy, Data Structures, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, Ajax, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months