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Descriptive Statistics Courses

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.


Popular Descriptive Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Investment Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Return On Investment, Statistics

    4.3
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Generative AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Vision Transformer (ViT), ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Model Deployment, OpenAI API, Google Cloud Platform, Open Source Technology, Embeddings, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Persistence, Professionalism, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentos de estadística aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Validation, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    G

    Google

    Foundations of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Business Workflow Analysis, Project Management, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Data Management, Professional Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.8K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Mathematics for Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Engineering Analysis, Computational Logic, Statistical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Descriptive Analytics, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Magíster en Ciencia de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer Analysis, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Analytics, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Statistical Reporting, People Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, FinTech, Descriptive Statistics, Spatial Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Social Determinants Of Health, Gerontology, Risk Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Digital Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Social Network Analysis

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Duke University

    Data Science Math Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Bayesian Statistics, General Mathematics, Calculus, Graphing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic, Derivatives

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Linear Regression and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    C

    Coursera

    Compare User Behavior with Segments

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Campaign Management, Analysis, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Maximum Performance and Technology in Sports

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Data Synthesis, Probability Distribution, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Literacy, Performance Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Cleansing, Descriptive Analytics, Reinforcement Learning, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Data Collection

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Investment Risk Management: Coursera
  • Generative AI Fundamentals: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
  • Fundamentos de estadística aplicada: Universidad de los Andes
  • Getting Started with SAS Programming: SAS
  • Foundations of Data Science: Google
  • Mathematics for Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Magíster en Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Data Science Math Skills: Duke University
  • Linear Regression and Modeling : Duke University

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