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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


  • B

    Board Infinity

    Data Interpretation & Insights: Exam & Recruitment Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Data Visualization, Graphing, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Machine Learning and Data Analytics Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mining, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Case Studies, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Performance Metric, Project Implementation, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Google Analytics Course: Track, Analyze & Grow

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Looker (Software), Real Time Data, Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Statistical Reporting, Business Reporting, Dashboard, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Dashboard Creation, Performance Analysis, Customer Retention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Demand Planning in RStudio: Create Demand Forecast

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Production Planning, Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Inventory Management System, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Visualization, R (Software), Model Evaluation, Model Training

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Machine Learning for Predictive Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Demand Planning, Financial Data, Predictive Modeling, Customer Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Customer Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Marketing Analytics, Funnels, and Dashboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Google Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Web Analytics, Performance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Marketing Planning, Business Marketing, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building a Machine Learning Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Transform Data: Cleanse, Encode, Validate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Feature Engineering, Data Validation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integrity, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Descriptive Analytics, Technical Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Filtering and Sorting Data in Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Management, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Bayesian Statistical Concepts and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Network Model, Simulations, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • M

    Microsoft

    CRM Integration and AI for Customer Management

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Retention, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Workflow Management, Driving engagement, Sales, Customer Data Management, AI Integrations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, Debugging, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Interpretation & Insights: Exam & Recruitment Prep: Board Infinity
  • Machine Learning and Data Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Google Analytics Course: Track, Analyze & Grow: LearnKartS
  • Demand Planning in RStudio: Create Demand Forecast: Coursera
  • Apply Machine Learning for Predictive Business Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Marketing Analytics, Funnels, and Dashboarding: Coursera
  • Building a Machine Learning Solution: Coursera
  • Transform Data: Cleanse, Encode, Validate: Coursera
  • Filtering and Sorting Data in Looker: Google Cloud
  • Bayesian Statistical Concepts and Methods: Arizona State University

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