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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Interactive Data Visualization, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Network Protocols, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, ChatGPT, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Data Quality, Generative AI, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Network Model, Digital Assets, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Economics, Information Technology, Competitive Intelligence, Data Management, Innovation, Accounting
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Transact-SQL, Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Servers, Power BI, Databases, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Go (Programming Language), Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Mining, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Data Sharing, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Data Infrastructure, Apache Airflow, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Management, Information Management, Cloud Storage, Apache Spark, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, MySQL Workbench, Query Languages, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Case Report Forms, SAS (Software), Statistical Reporting, Pharmaceuticals, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Informed Consent, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Data Integrity, Automation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Big Data, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integration, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Java, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Java Programming, Statistics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours