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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, IBM Cloud, Advanced Mathematics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Storage, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Preprocessing, Automation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, R (Software), Data Import/Export, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Plotly, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Javascript, Program Development, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Science, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Database Management, Data Governance, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives, Graphing, Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Data Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Integrity, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Management, Security Controls, Cyber Operations, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Servers, Application Development, Data Validation, Application Design, Database Application, Business Reporting, SQL, Data Access, User Interface (UI), Issue Tracking, Data Integrity, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Apache, Scripting, Debugging, Query Languages, Scripting Languages, Open Source Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Marketing Analytics, Web Scraping, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Pandas (Python Package), Text Mining, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Seaborn, Content Performance Analysis, Jupyter
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours