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.

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Cloud Management, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Storage, Java, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Distributed Computing, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Minitab, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Process Analysis, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Matlab
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Big Data, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, AWS SageMaker, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, A/B Testing, Transfer Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, AWS CloudFormation, AI Personalization
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Project Implementation, Data Analysis, Team Building, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Google Cloud Platform, User Accounts, Data Migration, Data Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy, Market Share, Distributed Computing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cloudera
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, MySQL, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, NoSQL, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: JSON, jQuery, Browser Compatibility, Event-Driven Programming, UI Components
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM DB2, IBM Cognos Analytics, Big Data, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, MongoDB, Statistical Reporting, SQL, MySQL, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Estimation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Return On Investment, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, R (Software), Data Analysis, Business Risk Management, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Project Estimation, Business Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Management Systems, Debugging, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours