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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Java, Data Structures, File I/O, Java Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Data Storytelling, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Trend Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Histogram, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Authentications, User Provisioning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Access, Generative AI, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Transformation, Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), JSON, Apple iOS, Data Persistence, Database Application, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Access, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, UI Components, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI), Debugging
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Analytics, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alibaba Cloud Academy
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Database Management, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, MySQL, Data Manipulation, Data Access, PostgreSQL, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours