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.

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Research, Competitive Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Content, Web Analytics, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Content Management, Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Design Software, Design Reviews, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Peer Review, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Relational Databases, Data Wrangling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, SQL, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Leaflet (Software), Databases, R Programming, Data Structures, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Statistics, SAS (Software), Machine Learning Software, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Workflow Management, Data Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Business Analytics, Google Analytics, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Customer Insights, Trend Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Metric, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Issue Tracking, Investigation, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Reconciliation, Change Control, Anomaly Detection, Dependency Analysis, Verification And Validation, Trend Analysis, Analysis, Project Documentation, Auditing, Workflow Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Software, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Safety Standards, Global Positioning Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Blogs, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Web Content, Semantic Web, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Growth Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Financial Services, SQL, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Product Improvement, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, Customer Insights, Agile Methodology, Customer Engagement, Product Testing, Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, User Story, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Correlation Analysis, R (Software), Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Probability, Box Plots, Quality Improvement, Process Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months