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: Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Design, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Portfolio Management, Project Documentation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Database Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI), Financial Data, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Geometry, Probability, Advanced Mathematics, Torque (Physics), Statistics, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Physics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming, Empathy, Market Trend
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Project Documentation, Solution Delivery, Data Storytelling, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Technical Documentation, Business Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Communication, Automation, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, New Product Development, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Computer Vision, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Generative AI, Sustainable Design
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months