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.

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Peer Review, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Integration, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Data Wrangling, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Statistical Methods, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Conceptual Design, AutoCAD, Design Thinking, Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Software Visualization, Editing, Model Evaluation, Software Installation, Design Software, Model Optimization, Spatial Analysis, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Market Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Market Data, Data-Driven Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Forecasting, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Business Research, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Customer Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Digital Analysis, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Target Audience, Trend Analysis, Digital Marketing, Performance Reporting, Performance Analysis, Business Reporting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, R (Software)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Earned Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Analytics, Owned Media
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Personalized Campaigns, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics, Systems Integration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Trend Analysis, Bankruptcies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Systems Of Measurement, Digital Signal Processing, Data Processing, Analytics, Electronic Components, Statistical Methods, Open Source Technology, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks