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.

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Text Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Systems, Databases, NoSQL, SQL, MongoDB, Relational Databases, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Storage, Apache Hadoop, Data Manipulation
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Mapping, Advanced Analytics, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Data Processing, Enterprise Application Management, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Distributed Computing, Data Import/Export, SQL, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Apache Hadoop, Apache Maven, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Scalability, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Integration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, NumPy, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Requirements Elicitation, Test Automation, Agile Product Development, Big Data, Data Analysis
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Migration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Technical Communication, Technical Product Management, Workflow Management, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Metadata Management, Encryption
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months