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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Embeddings, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, SPSS, SAS (Software), Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Transformation, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Persistence, Data Analysis, System Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Python Programming, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Database Design, MySQL, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, IBM DB2, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Star Schema, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Servers, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Model Evaluation, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Data Science, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Transformation, Artificial Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Machine Learning Methods, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Market Dynamics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Numerical Analysis, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Image Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks