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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analysis, Diagram Design, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Research, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Case Studies, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Scientific Methods, Information Architecture, Business Communication, Interactive Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, AI Workflows, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Agentic systems, Statistical Inference, Business Intelligence, Performance Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Metric, Descriptive Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Presentation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Health Systems, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Biostatistics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Community Health, Data Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Statistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Seaborn, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Business Analytics, Jupyter, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Marketing Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Exploratory Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Business Metrics, Data Analysis, Performance Metric, Customer Insights, Analysis, Performance Measurement, Trend Analysis, Benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Pareto Chart, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Data Quality, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Data Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Requirements Management, Process Design, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Communication Planning, Business Process Modeling, Information Technology, Release Management, Database Management, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Hydraulics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Statistics, Data Storage, Database Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks