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Applied Data Science Courses

Applied Data Science courses can help you learn data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization techniques. You can build skills in data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, and predictive analytics to derive insights from complex datasets. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and SQL, along with libraries such as Pandas and Scikit-learn, that support implementing data-driven solutions and automating processes in real-world applications.


Popular Applied Data Science Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Designing data-intensive applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Databases, Systems Design, Big Data, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Software Design, SQL, Apache Hadoop

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Data Communication Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Data Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Data Presentation, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Research, Usability Testing, Quantitative Research, Design Elements And Principles

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Data Representations

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Development Environment, Data Structures, Data Storage, Scripting, Python Programming, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    R Programming: Setup and Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Processing, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Software Installation, Data Science, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Building Data Lakes on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Visualization, Data Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Data Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Amazon S3, Query Languages, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Management, Data Transformation, Data Governance, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Data Science, Machine Learning

    4.7
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    305 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Dealing With Missing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Cleansing, Statistical Software, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), Statistical Methods, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Web Scraping, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Matplotlib

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Traffic Flow Optimization, Vocabulary, Water Resources, Literacy, Water Quality, Language Learning, Robotics, Grammar, Augmented Reality, Biochemistry

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular applied data science courses

  • Designing data-intensive applications: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Data Communication Networks: Starweaver
  • Data Analytics with Python: Simplilearn
  • Fundamentals of Data Visualization: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Python Data Representations: Rice University
  • R Programming: Setup and Data Processing: Logical Operations
  • Building Data Lakes on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Dealing With Missing Data: University of Maryland, College Park
  • IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project: IBM

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