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.

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, System Software, Computer Networking, OS Process Management, Computer Architecture, Network Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Science, Computing Platforms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Information Technology, Computational Logic, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Javascript, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Persistence, Frontend Integration, UI Components, Javascript, Context Management, Web Development, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Case Studies, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Campaign Management, Direct Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Lead Generation, Event Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Eclipse (Software), Test Tools, File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Test Automation, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Web Scraping, Data Validation, Test Case, Web Development Tools, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Multimodal Prompts, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Vector Databases, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Development Environment, Model Evaluation, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Data Structures, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks