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.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biostatistics, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Systems Engineering, Unix Commands, Linux Commands
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Geospatial Information and Technology, Root Cause Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Trend Analysis, Data Storytelling, Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART)
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, User Experience, Web Content, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Presentations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Building Information Modeling, Data Manipulation, Global Positioning Systems, Network Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Unsupervised Learning, Software Installation, Supervised Learning, UI Components
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Laboratory Research, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Case Studies, Business Metrics, Business Economics, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Target Market, Digital Advertising, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Media Strategy, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cash Flows, Web Analytics, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, NoSQL, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Cassandra, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months