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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Ggplot2, R (Software), Data Validation, Tableau Software, Sampling (Statistics), Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, LinkedIn, Dashboard, Data Structures, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interviewing Skills, Python Programming
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Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Combinatorics, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Research, R Programming, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Marketing Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Customer Insights, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Exploratory Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Histogram, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Database Application, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Networking, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Probability & Statistics, Finance, Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Financial Accounting, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Business Mathematics, Financial Management, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Matlab, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Management, Process Capability, Project Planning, Customer experience improvement, Data Validation, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Metrics
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks