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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

    GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Canva (Software), Instagram, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, ChatGPT, Automation, Creativity, Customer Engagement, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    L'analyse marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Brand Management, Web Analytics, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Supervised Learning Regression Classification Clustering

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Bayesian Statistics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ball State University

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, R (Software), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Modelaje y Análisis con información georreferenciada

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Programs, Image Analysis, Jupyter, Remote Access Systems, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Linear Algebra

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Intermediate Excel: Data Modeling, Analysis, and Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Modeling, Analytics, Business Analysis, Trend Analysis, Microsoft 365, Data Management, Productivity, Data Entry, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    PySpark Foundations: Process, analyze, and summarize data

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Big Data, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), People Analytics

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Analysis with Python Project

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Data Science con Python e R

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), R Programming, NumPy, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Transformation with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Version Control, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, R Programming, GitHub, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Sales Analysis with Claude: Data Driven Sales Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Sales, Business Analytics, Sales Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, LLM Application

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera
  • L'analyse marketing: University of Virginia
  • Supervised Learning Regression Classification Clustering: Simplilearn
  • Data Visualization: Ball State University
  • Modelaje y Análisis con información georreferenciada: Universidad de los Andes
  • Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intermediate Excel: Data Modeling, Analysis, and Dashboards: Knowledge Accelerators
  • PySpark Foundations: Process, analyze, and summarize data: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with Python Project : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Science con Python e R: Università di Napoli Federico II

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