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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Data Validation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Science, R (Software), Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Data Validation, Feature Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Histogram, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Database Application, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Networking, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Stakeholder Communications, Sample Size Determination, Responsible AI, Verbal Communication Skills, Small Data, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Presentation, Sampling (Statistics), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Big Data, Data Sharing, Spreadsheet Software, Concision, Solution Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Programming Principles, Histogram
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Financial Data, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Literacy, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Visualization, Financial Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Data Pipelines, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Processing, Data Analysis, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, Program Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Snowflake Schema, Data Storytelling, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plotly, Data Pipelines, Matplotlib, Kubernetes, Dashboard, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Data Mining, Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Precision Medicine, Analytics, Relational Databases, Patient Flow, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, SQL, Interoperability, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks