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: Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, Code Review, User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Data Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Case Studies, Program Development, Scripting, Data Processing, Automation, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Debugging, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Database Design, Customer Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, FinTech, Large Language Modeling, Gerontology, People Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spatial Data Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Digital Transformation, Matplotlib, Biostatistics, Deep Learning, Risk Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Mobile Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Fraud detection, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Insurance, Blockchain, Digital Forensics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Branding, Marketing Materials, Brand Management, Organizational Skills, Marketing, File Management, Graphic Design, Business, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Case Studies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Solutions, Production Planning, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Data Security, Computer Security, Encryption, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Budgets, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgeting
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Packt
Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, LangGraph, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, Application Development, Program Development, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Security Awareness, Debugging
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months