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.

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Survey Creation, Data Compilation, Quantitative Research, Data Wrangling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Videography, Multimodal Prompts, Video Production, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Visual Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, Cinematography, Gemini, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Content Creation, Google Workspace
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Tools, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, Meta Ads Manager, Digital Marketing, Data Capture, Application Programming Interface (API), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, Data Integration, Analytics, Facebook, Data Analysis, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Generative AI, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Prompt Engineering, Power BI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Data Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Model Optimization, Statistical Software, Mathematical Software, Design Strategies, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Large Language Modeling, Autoencoders, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Model Optimization, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
SAS
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, SAS (Software), Data Access, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Reporting, Data Processing, Requirements Analysis, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming, Data Validation, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Statistical Software
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence Software, Data Modeling, Datamaps, Business Reporting, Data Sharing, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Management Reporting, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Probability & Statistics, Geometry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Big Data, Analytics, Accounting Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, Data Mining, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Advanced Analytics, Governance, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Financial Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Business Systems, Information Systems, Accounting, Systems Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Trend Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks