Predictive Modeling is a statistical technique using machine learning and data mining to forecast future outcomes based on historical data. Coursera's Predictive Modeling catalogue helps you understand, design, and build predictive models to solve real-world business problems. You'll learn a variety of machine learning algorithms, techniques for handling missing data, steps to evaluate and validate models, and how to leverage these models in decision making. Gain proficiency in tools and libraries such as Python's Scikit-Learn and Pandas, R's Caret, and various data visualization tools, equipping you with skills widely applicable in fields like finance, healthcare, marketing, and more.