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 System
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainability Reporting, Project Accounting, Project Finance, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Verification And Validation, Estimation, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hive, Analytics, Data Processing, Text Mining, Data Transformation, Distributed Computing, Java, Debugging, Java Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Cyber Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Security, Interoperability, Case Studies, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Google Gemini, Talent Acquisition, LLM Application, Generative AI, Recruitment, HR Tech, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Recruitment Strategies, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, Build Tools, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research Methodologies, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Data Collection, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Context Management, Business Process Automation, Automation, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, LangChain, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Transfer Learning, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Performance Testing, Test Tools, Test Data, Scripting, Distributed Computing, Software Installation, System Monitoring, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months