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: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Data Lakes, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, MySQL, Data Security, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Vulnerability, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data Governance, Quality Assurance, Data Collection, Data Strategy, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Verification And Validation, Design Strategies, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Responsible AI, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Generative AI, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Interoperability, Data Store, AI Workflows, Enterprise Architecture, AI Enablement, Metadata Management, Data Pipelines, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Big Data, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), People Analytics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Sales Enablement, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Insights, Data Quality, Customer Data Management, Customer Engagement, AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Personalized Service, Cross Selling, Upselling, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Cleansing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Management, Pivot Tables And Charts
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Research Methodologies, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Management, Data Strategy, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Probability & Statistics, Finance, Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Financial Accounting, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Business Mathematics, Financial Management, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months