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.

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Integrity, Security Testing, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Patch Management, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Accounting, Business Valuation, Capital Expenditure, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, File I/O, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Applied Machine Learning, Integrated Development Environments, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Administrative Support, Data Maintenance, Data Store, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Office Administration, Operations, Data Validation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Systems Of Measurement, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Algebra, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), C# (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Management, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, Advanced Analytics, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Security, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Mathematics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Analysis, Big Data, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Data Mining, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Research, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Case Studies, Research Design, Interviewing Skills, Report Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Financial Data, Investment Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Finance, Market Data, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Capital Markets
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks