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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Multimodal Prompts, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Computer Vision, Vector Databases, Data Capture, Sampling (Statistics)
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Survey Creation, Data Compilation, Quantitative Research, Data Wrangling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution
★ 4.1 (143) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming
★ 4.4 (544) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Large Language Modeling, Autoencoders, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Model Optimization, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Probability Distribution, Algorithms
★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Generative AI, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Prompt Engineering, Power BI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Data Processing
★ 4.3 (539) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Probability, Graph Theory
★ 4.7 (573) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Color Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Mathematical Software, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Matlab, AI literacy, Algorithms, Calculus, Probability & Statistics
★ 4.2 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Research, Surveys, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Data Quality, Persona Development, Sample Size Determination, Data Governance, File Management, Sampling (Statistics), Market Research, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Research Design, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, People Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Engineering, Oral Expression, Trend Analysis, AI Workflows, Descriptive Analytics, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, AI Integrations, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Campus BBVA
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Data Management, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Analysis, Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Big Data, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution
★ 4.6 (233) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Graphing, Prompt Patterns, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software
★ 4.8 (922) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks