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: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Object-Relational Mapping, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Transformation, Real Time Data, Fraud detection, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Power BI, PySpark, Performance Tuning, Grafana, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Prometheus (Software), Data Integrity, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Governance, Event-Driven Programming, System Monitoring, Docker (Software)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Seaborn, Infographics, Heat Maps, Data Ethics, Text Mining, Data Mapping, Network Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Microsoft Azure, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Valuation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Working Capital, Competitive Analysis, International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Generative AI, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Analytics, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Bayesian Statistics, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Science, Version Control, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, General Science and Research, GitHub, Statistical Programming, Git (Version Control System), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months