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.

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

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Proposal Writing, Research Methodologies, Research, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Business Writing, Sampling (Statistics), Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Request for Proposal, Client Services, Professional Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Transformation, Financial Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Matplotlib, NumPy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Management, Finance, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Governance, Data Migration, Business Process Automation, Content Management, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Trend Analysis, Document Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, System Configuration, Compliance Management, Technology Roadmaps, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Spatial Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Customer Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Variance Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Histogram, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Policy Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Descriptive Statistics, Data Ethics, Development Environment, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Content Management, Web Analytics, Supplier Management, E-Commerce, WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, No-Code Development, Retail Management, Order Management, Promotional Strategies, Blogs, Web Development, Marketing Strategies, Shipping and Receiving, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months