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.

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Training, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Informed Consent
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Package and Software Management, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Integration, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Science, Data Structures, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Computational Logic
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, AI literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability & Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SPSS, Correlation Analysis, SPSS (Software), Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Analytics, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Jupyter, Microsoft Azure, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Model Training, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Data Presentation, Database Systems, Database Development, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months