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.

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Correlation Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Performance Tuning, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Modeling, Ad Hoc Reporting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Control Systems, Process Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulations, Spatial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, ArcGIS, Data Visualization, Data Compilation, Data Mapping, Data Storytelling, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Supervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Unsupervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Data Collection, Machine Learning Algorithms, OpenAI, Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Dimensionality Reduction, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Multimodal Prompts, Data Processing, Network Architecture
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Online Advertising, Email Automation, Marketing, E-Commerce
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Probability & Statistics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Database Administration, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Software, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, MongoDB, Big Data, Data Architecture, Transaction Processing, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Trend Analysis, Investments, Policy Development, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Unstructured Data, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Validation, Data Quality, Text Mining
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, Infographics, Statistical Visualization, User Experience Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Statistical Reporting, Authentications, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months