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: Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, Simulations, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon S3, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon Redshift, AWS Kinesis, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Databases, Apache Airflow, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Supervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Responsible AI, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Data Governance, Google Gemini, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Gemini, Cloud Storage, Data Transformation, Identity and Access Management, Data Literacy
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, AI Security, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Big Data, SQL, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, CI/CD, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Integration Testing, Real Time Data, Data Integration, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Data Management, Automation, Data Storage, Jupyter, File Systems, Development Testing, Data Processing, Data Quality
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Technical Writing, Peer Review, Technical Documentation, Data Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Writing and Editing, Data Science, Media and Communications, Graphic and Visual Design
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Accounting, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months