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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


  • S

    Simplilearn

    Strategies for Paid Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Campaigns, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Performance marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Bidding, Budgeting, Facebook

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Interactive, Geospatial & Narrative Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Geospatial Information and Technology, Leaflet (Software), Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, Visual Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Mapping, Network Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Statistical Learning for Engineering Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Autoencoders, Model Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Probabilistic Graphical Models: A Compact Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Bayesian Statistics, Network Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Markov Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Validate and Explain Your ML Models

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Machine Learning, Test Data, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Uncover Product Insights: Analyze User Funnels

    Skills you'll gain: Conversion Funnel Analysis, Web Analytics, Digital Analysis, Customer Analysis, Product Management, Customer Insights, Analytics, Business Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, User Flows, Performance Analysis, Data Presentation, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Event Monitoring, Data Capture, Taxonomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python: Apply & Evaluate Sales Forecasting with Time Series

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Model Training, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Compare User Behavior with Segments

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Digital Analysis, Technical Communication, Campaign Management, Analysis, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with PivotTables

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Productivity Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Optimize Pricing with Tableau and R

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Dashboard, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Decision Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Requirements, Cost Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Google Analytics: Quick Wins and Hacks for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Analysis, Content Optimization, Campaign Management, Target Audience, Customer Insights, A/B Testing, Dashboard Creation, Performance Metric, Content Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Analyzing and Visualizing Data in Looker 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Sharing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Content Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategies for Paid Campaigns: Simplilearn
  • Interactive, Geospatial & Narrative Data Visualization: University of Pittsburgh
  • Statistical Learning for Engineering Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models: A Compact Introduction: Coursera
  • Validate and Explain Your ML Models: Coursera
  • Uncover Product Insights: Analyze User Funnels: Coursera
  • Python: Apply & Evaluate Sales Forecasting with Time Series: EDUCBA
  • Compare User Behavior with Segments: Coursera
  • Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with PivotTables: Logical Operations
  • Analyze and Optimize Pricing with Tableau and R: EDUCBA

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