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.

Simplilearn
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

University of Pittsburgh
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
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
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

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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Machine Learning, Test Data, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

Coursera
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

Logical Operations
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

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

Board Infinity
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

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