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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Looker (Software), Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Management, Data Lakes, Unstructured Data, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Data Access, Restful API, Python Programming, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, Data Engineering, Transact-SQL, Star Schema, Power BI, PySpark, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, SQL, Azure Active Directory, Advanced Analytics, Microsoft Copilot
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Computer Vision, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, Data Visualization, JSON, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Installation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, AI Enablement, Business Reporting, Global Marketing, User Feedback, Regional Sales, Presentations, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Go (Programming Language), Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Jupyter, File I/O, Google Cloud Platform, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), SQL, Analytics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Trend Analysis, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud API, Data Cleansing, Node.JS
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, Restful API
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months