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.

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Advanced Mathematics, Jupyter, Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Derivatives
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Analytics, Campaign Management, Consumer Behaviour, Content Marketing, Online Advertising, Data Collection, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Quality, Data Analysis, SQL, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), NumPy, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Probability, Linear Algebra
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Descriptive Statistics, Data Collection, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Information Privacy, Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, SQL
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 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

Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Small Data, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Classification Algorithms, Deep Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Artificial Intelligence
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months