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 California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, JSON, Data Processing, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Software Documentation, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Design Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Data Preprocessing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Geometry, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Markov Model, Probability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Development Environment, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Databases, OpenAI, Semantic Web, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Random Forest Algorithm, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Logistic Regression, Performance Tuning
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Application Development, Data Sharing, UI Components, Application Deployment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Python Programming, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months