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: MySQL, Google Cloud Platform, Data Mining, Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud API, PostgreSQL, Metadata Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Health Informatics, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Health Information Management, Data Store, Medical Records, Clinical Data Management, Cloud Management, Medical Imaging, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Jupyter, File I/O, Google Cloud Platform, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), SQL, Analytics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Migration, Microsoft Azure, Data Warehousing, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Security, Apache Spark, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Order Fulfillment, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Google Cloud Platform, Dashboard, Business Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Sales Management, Sales, Product Knowledge, Enterprise Resource Planning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Development Environment
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Test Data, Test Case, JSON, API Testing, Scenario Testing, Mockups
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours