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: Marketing Effectiveness, Case Studies, Applied Machine Learning, Emerging Technologies, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Exploratory Data Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Server Side, Web Development, Regression Analysis, Apache, Web Services, Machine Learning Algorithms, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Web Applications, Key Management, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Back-End Web Development, Applied Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Leadership, Business Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Analysis, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Tensorflow, Exploratory Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning Methods, Data Strategy, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Dataflow, Application Deployment, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Graphing, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, General Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Marketing Analytics, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, JSON, Data Processing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance Analysis, Bidding, Campaign Management, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Performance Management, Budget Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Spatial Analysis, Digital Transformation, Governance, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Business Analytics, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis Software, Image Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Machine Learning, R Programming, Image Quality, Data Processing, Open Source Technology, Data Collection, Data Transformation, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Health Care, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Correlation Analysis, Heat Maps, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Trauma Care, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months