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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Cyber Security Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Dashboards in Qlik Sense: Decision-Support Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Integration, Heat Maps, Datamaps, Spatial Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence Software, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Mapping

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Bracketology with Google Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Access, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Structures for Designers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Spatial Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Predictive Analytics and Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Regression Analysis, Demand Planning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Customer Insights, Logistic Regression, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Correlation Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure ML: Designing and Preparing Machine Learning Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Data Management, Model Training, Data Import/Export, Data Pipelines, Development Environment, Statistical Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    商管統計資料分析三 (Analytics for Business and Management (III))

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Sampling (Statistics), Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Business Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Asset Pricing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Investments, Equities, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Capital Markets, Finance, Securities (Finance), Risk Analysis, Economics, Risk Modeling, Probability Distribution, Decision Making, Correlation Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Six Sigma Green Belt: Apply, Analyze & Improve

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Quality Monitoring, Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Service Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assessment, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Control, Team Oriented, Statistical Process Controls, Team Building, Pareto Chart

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Basics, Care Coordination, Nursing Care, Caregiving, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Clinical Supervision, Patient Safety, Patient Observation, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    BFSI Career Roadmap: Roles, Skills, and Industry Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Banking, Compensation Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, FinTech, Financial Statement Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Financial Analysis, Trend Analysis, Corporate Finance, Digital Transformation, Market Trend, Credit Risk

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Dark Data Migration and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Engineering Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computational Thinking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Decision Making, Data Warehousing, Decision Intelligence, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Complex Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Data Governance, Data Access, Data Literacy, Data Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Solution Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games: Johns Hopkins University
  • Dashboards in Qlik Sense: Decision-Support Dashboards: Coursera
  • Bracketology with Google Machine Learning: Google Cloud
  • Data Structures for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan
  • Predictive Analytics and Forecasting: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Azure ML: Designing and Preparing Machine Learning Solutions: Whizlabs
  • 商管統計資料分析三 (Analytics for Business and Management (III)): National Taiwan University
  • Asset Pricing Fundamentals: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Six Sigma Green Belt: Apply, Analyze & Improve: EDUCBA
  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant: Coursera

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