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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Generative AI, AI literacy, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Preprocessing, Box Plots, Anomaly Detection, Plotly, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Descriptive Analytics, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, R (Software), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Graphing, Data Analysis, Analysis, Color Theory
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Thought Leadership, Customer Relationship Building, Promotional Strategies, Content Management Systems, Business Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Sustainable Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Conceptual Design, Engineering Documentation, Construction Estimating, Diagram Design, Functional Design, Spatial Analysis, Cost Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Software Installation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Google Analytics, Data Integration
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, R Programming, R (Software), Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Text Mining, Correlation Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Investments, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, R (Software), Applied Machine Learning, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, GIS Software, Case Studies, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Process Modeling, Systems Thinking, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Health Informatics, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Text Mining, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours