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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, AI Product Strategy, Data Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Software Installation, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Data Visualization, Database Management, Dashboard, Business Process Management, SQL, Star Schema, Data Governance, Oracle Databases, Data Integration, Performance Measurement, MicroStrategy, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Descriptive Statistics, Heat Maps, Graphing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Import/Export, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Development Environment, Data Structures, Data Storage, Scripting, Python Programming, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Literacy, Statistical Reporting, Storyboarding, Data Science, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Heat Maps, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Geospatial Mapping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Amazon Web Services, Cloud API, Data Structures, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Applications, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, System Programming, Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks