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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Rmarkdown, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Management Systems, Debugging, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Financial Services, SQL, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Statistics, Data Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Science, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Database Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Debugging, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cloudera
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, MySQL, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, NoSQL, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Report Writing, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Sharing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Business Process, Process Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Data Validation, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Operational Performance Management, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Internet Of Things, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Infrastructure, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Project Implementation, Data Analysis, Team Building, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks