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.

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Creativity, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy, Market Share, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Social Sciences, Graph Theory, Market Dynamics, Sociology, Decision Making, Web Analytics, Economics, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Probability & Statistics
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Analysis, Process Improvement, Project Documentation, Quality Improvement, Customer Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Management, Business Process, Project Scoping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Discussion Facilitation, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Calculus
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Market Dynamics, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Technical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Physics, Probability & Statistics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Business Writing, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Disparities, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Policy, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Immunology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks