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.
Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Systems Thinking, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Storytelling, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Risk Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Project Management Life Cycle, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Portfolio Management, Marketing Analytics, Logistic Regression, Statistical Machine Learning, Environmental Management Systems, Descriptive Analytics, Technical Communication, Simulations
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

BITS Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Bash (Scripting Language), Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Design, Operating Systems, Android Development, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Software Development Methodologies, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Java Programming, Data Structures
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Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Key Infrastructure, Gerontology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Occupational Health, Telehealth, Public Health, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Health Systems
Credit offered
Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, AI Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering, Query Languages, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Mediation, Model Evaluation, Leadership Studies, Compensation Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Organizational Change, Event Management, Grammar, Sales Process, Statistical Visualization, Driving engagement, Design Thinking, Public Policies, Probability & Statistics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Music History, Sociology
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Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, C# (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Database Systems, Data Visualization, Database Design, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Database Management, Databases, Supervised Learning, Web Services, Data Ethics, Apache Spark, Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Database Theory, Unsupervised Learning, Linear Algebra, Data Literacy
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Degree · 1 - 4 Years
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assessment, Risk Management, Quality Monitoring, Business Process, Business Process Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks