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: Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Web Analytics, Blogs, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, MarTech, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Responsible AI, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Project Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Data Collection, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Customer experience improvement, Quality Improvement, Quality Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Program Evaluation, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Quantitative Research, Data Quality, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Markov Model, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Resource Utilization, Marketing Effectiveness, Registration, Statistical Methods, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Workflow Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Process Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Income Statement, Trend Analysis, Critical Thinking, Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Process, Financial Modeling, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks