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: Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Trend Analysis, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cloud Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, PostgreSQL, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Object-Relational Mapping, Database Development, Cloud Services, Database Management, Development Environment, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Serverless Computing, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Google Cloud Platform, Disaster Recovery, Integration Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Spatial Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Mapping, Big Data, Geographic Information Systems
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Financial Data, Data Presentation, Data Processing, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Capture, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Python Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, JSON, Java, Docker (Software), Software Versioning
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Query Languages
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Investments, Financial Modeling, Asset Management, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Data Processing, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Containerization, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Test Automation, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Financial Data, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours