Applied Data Science courses can help you learn data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization techniques. You can build skills in data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, and predictive analytics to derive insights from complex datasets. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and SQL, along with libraries such as Pandas and Scikit-learn, that support implementing data-driven solutions and automating processes in real-world applications.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, UI Components, Animations, Apple Xcode, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Modeling, Estimation, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, Operations Research, Data Analysis, Graphical Tools, Derivatives, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Computer Networking, Server Side, Real Time Data, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Human Resource Policies, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Governance, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Maven Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Human Resources Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Microsoft 365, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Command-Line Interface, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integration, Data Management, Database Administration
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Game Theory, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Social Justice, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks