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: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Import/Export, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Metrics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Small Data, Decision Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Big Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Data Pipelines, Dashboard, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Machine Learning Methods, Data Storage, Data Transformation, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Logistic Regression
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Huddersfield
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Matplotlib, Calculus, Differential Equations, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Debugging, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Interoperability, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Data Governance, NumPy, Rust (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Dashboard, Business Process Management, SQL, Star Schema, Data Governance, Oracle Databases, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, Performance Measurement, Extract, Transform, Load, MicroStrategy
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Statistical Reporting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Analytics, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Histogram
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks