• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Inferential Statistics

Inferential Statistics Courses

Inferential statistics courses can help you learn hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression analysis, and sampling methods. You can build skills in interpreting data, making predictions, and drawing conclusions from sample data. Many courses introduce tools like R and Python for statistical analysis, along with software such as SPSS and Excel, that support applying these statistical techniques to real-world data sets.

Popular Inferential Statistics Courses and Certifications


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Analytics & Decision Science

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Technical Analysis, Probability, Quantitative Research, Microsoft Excel, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Operational Efficiency, Transportation Operations, Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Spreadsheet Software, Resource Utilization, Operations, Process Optimization, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, grep, Biostatistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Structures, Big Data, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Quantitative Methods for Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Quantitative Research, Financial Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Portfolio Risk, Probability, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Financial Data, Market Data, Statistical Analysis, Financial Market, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Market Trend, Finance, Performance Metric, Investment Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Geostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Land Development, Project Management

    ★ 4.8 (6.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Decision Intelligence, Bayesian Statistics, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Behavioral Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Financial Planning, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Market, General Finance, Economics, Psychology, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (4.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Intelligence, Bayesian Statistics, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Statistical Inference, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Principles of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Wrangling, Statistics, Data Science, Responsible AI, Probability, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Architecture, Python Programming, Data Mapping, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Regression Models

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.4 (3.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Data Science Math Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Graphing, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Calculus, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

    ★ 4.5 (13K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…161718…149

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular inferential statistics courses

  • Financial Analytics & Decision Science: EDUCBA
  • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
  • Quantitative Methods for Financial Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford University
  • Behavioral Finance: Duke University
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models: Stanford University
  • Principles of Data Science: Packt

Skills you can learn in Probability And Statistics

R Programming (19)
Inference (16)
Linear Regression (12)
Statistical Analysis (12)
Statistical Inference (11)
Regression Analysis (10)
Biostatistics (9)
Bayesian (7)
Logistic Regression (7)
Probability Distribution (7)
Bayesian Statistics (6)
Medical Statistics (6)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok