Descriptive statistics courses can help you learn how to summarize data sets, calculate measures of central tendency, and assess variability. You can build skills in interpreting frequency distributions, creating visual data representations, and performing hypothesis testing. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, R, or Python for data analysis, allowing you to apply these skills in practical scenarios, such as analyzing survey results or evaluating experimental data.

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Estimation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Responsible AI, Statistical Visualization, Research, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Databricks, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Probability, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Markov Model, Statistics, Simulations, Python Programming, Statistical Visualization, Mathematical Software, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Science, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Programming Principles, Data Transformation, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, International Relations, Economic Development, Statistics, Economics, Market Opportunities, Data Analysis, Labor Compliance, Social Studies, Data Quality, Transportation Operations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, NumPy, Probability & Statistics, Dashboard, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Ethics, Data Science, Probability, Regression Analysis, Analytical Skills, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Biostatistics, Health Equity, Medical Records, Demography, Vital Signs, Health Policy, Health Information Management, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Statistical Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Box Plots, Statistical Inference, Unsupervised Learning, R Programming, Data Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, A/B Testing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Decision Making, Health Informatics, Statistical Programming, Machine Learning, Markov Model
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Manipulation, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months