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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Storytelling, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Human Centered Design, Data Visualization, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Case Studies, Process Development, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Patient Communication, Surveys, Behavioral Health, Digital Communications, Driving engagement, Persuasive Communication, Instagram, Facebook, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Case Studies, Data Modeling, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, Python Programming, User Centered Design, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Customer Analysis, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Consulting, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Requirements Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Scenario Testing, System Support, Virtual Networking, Customer Support, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, System Monitoring, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Python Programming, Internet Of Things, Image Quality, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Software, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, AI Security, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Private Equity, Financial Services, Credit Risk, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Liquidation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours