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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Service Level, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Science
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Natural Language Processing, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Autoencoders, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Presentations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Peer Review, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Proposal Development, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Programming, Text Mining
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application, Data Integrity, Data Access, Data Science
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Data Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, MongoDB, Databases, Data Ethics, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Informatics, Cloud Computing, Software Design Patterns, Data Storage
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Color Theory, Tree Maps, Data Storytelling, Heat Maps, Data Mapping, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Unstructured Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Text Mining, Data Wrangling, Taxonomy, Management Reporting, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Workflow Management, Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scheduling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), OAuth, Cloud Storage, Application Programming Interface (API), Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks