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64 Short courses in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

Pre-university - Using Data in the Sciences
The Pre-university - Using Data in the Sciences programme at The University of Edinburgh is specifically designed for 16-18 year olds in their final or penultimate year of school who are considering pursuing an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
Data Driven Leadership Skills Microcredential
This Data Driven Leadership Skills Microcredential from The University of Glasgow delivered through FutureLearn will help you gain essential data-driven leadership skills and discover the latest theories for leading agile teams in the digital age
Introduction to Data Science and Machine Learning
Data Science and Big Data Analytics are exciting new areas that combine scientific inquiry, statistical knowledge and computer programming. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Introduction to Data Science and Machine Learning programme.
Applied Econometrics and Big Data
London School of Economics and Political Science's Applied Econometrics and Big Data course will provide a solid grounding in recent developments in applied micro-econometrics, including state-of-the art methods of applied econometric analysis. Some of these methods are related to work by recent Nobel Prize in Economics winners J. Angrist, D. Card and G. Imbens.
Low-Code Data Scientist - Building AI Agents and Systems Without Writing Code
The philosophy of the Low-Code Data Scientist: Building AI Agents and Systems Without Writing Code course offered by University of Oxford is based on how to collaborate with generative AI (an AI co-pilot approach) primarily through prompt engineering.
Data Acquisition and Processing Systems
On University College London (UCL)'s Data Acquisition and Processing Systems short course/CPD module covers the technology, principles and applications of data collection, preparation and storage for data science systems.
Data Science
The Graduate Diploma in Data Science is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to excel in the field of data science. London School of Planning and Management's offers the Data Science programme.
Introduction to Statistics - Understanding the World through Data
London School of Economics and Political Science's Introduction to Statistics - Understanding the World through Data is an introductory course on statistics and how it can help us answer the kind of questions that arise when we want to better understand the world.
Understanding the GDPR
Get to grips with the General Data Protection Regulation and take the first steps to ensuring that your organisation is compliant with this Understanding the GDPR course from University of Groningen by FutureLearn.
Conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) - from Theory to Practical Application
University College London (UCL)'s Conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) - from Theory to Practical Application short course will give you an introduction to life cycle assessment (LCA) methods and how to apply them in real-life situations.
Basics of Practical Data Science for Health and Social Care
This Basics of Practical Data Science for Health and Social Care course from The University of Edinburgh provides a hands-on introduction to data science using the R programming language, tailored for health and social care practitioners.
Geospatial Data - AI and Deep Learning
Through the Geospatial Data - AI and Deep Learning course from University of Southampton you'll dive into cutting-edge case studies where AI and Machine Learning are transforming research across disciplines.
Safe Data Access - Working in Trusted Research Environments
This Safe Data Access - Working in Trusted Research Environments course from The University of Edinburgh enables non-traditional researchers from various fields to use Trusted Research Environments (TREs) for accessing health and social care data.
Data Science on Microsoft Azure Using Python Programming
Python has become an essential tool for doing data science and machine learning. This Data Science on Microsoft Azure Using Python Programming programme delivered through FutureLearn and CloudSwyft Global Systems by FutureLearn combines these highly sought-after and lucrative skills to provide you with real-world applications.
Infographics Design
Infographics work visually - conveying complex information quickly, persuasively and in an engaging way. This Infographics Design course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) takes you through the process of turning your raw data into a compelling visual story which speaks clearly to your audiences.
Information Design and Data Visualisation
On this Information Design and Data Visualisation beginner’s online course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will learn the fundamentals of information design and data visualisation and how to apply these skills to your own communication projects, or in managerial or designer job roles.
Rasch Courses
The University of Leeds' Rasch Courses include a workshop to introduce Rasch analysis using RUMM2030 software and a further course progressing and advancing the base that was developed during the introductory course.
Research Data Management and Sharing
This Research Data Management and Sharing Short Course from The University of Edinburgh will provide learners with an introduction to research data management and sharing.
Big Data Processing
Queen Mary University of London's Big Data Processing covers the new large-scale programming models that allow to easily create algorithms that process massive amounts of information with a cluster of computer nodes.
Applied Data Skills for Processing and Presenting Data
Data science skills are becoming increasingly essential in all areas of work, from processing and analysing sales data to understanding and utilising social media analytics to grow a business and expand outreach. University of Glasgow offers the Applied Data Skills for Processing and Presenting Data programme.