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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Jira (Software), Performance Metric, Sprint Planning, Release Management, Product Roadmaps, Performance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Backlogs, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Analysis, Collaborative Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Prioritization, Descriptive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Graphing, Computer Graphics, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Data Structures, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Arithmetic, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Financial Data, Data Transformation, Accounting Records, Microsoft Excel, Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Data Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Python Programming, Application Design, Data Science, Application Deployment, User Interface (UI) Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Biology, Mindfulness, Orthopedics, Athletic Training, Manual Therapy, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Self-Awareness, Spatial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Geometry, Statistics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Climate Change Programs, Correlation Analysis, Policy Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistics, Environmental Science, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Unsupervised Learning, Threat Detection, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Real Time Data, Statistical Methods, Performance Tuning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks