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.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data Ethics, Statistical Reporting, SQL, NoSQL, Digital Transformation, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Database Design, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, R Programming, Database Theory, Analytical Skills, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy
Credit offered
Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Performance Testing, Dimensionality Reduction, Deep Learning, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Data Pipelines, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability, Bash (Scripting Language), Classification Algorithms, Software Engineering, Data Science
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Process Capability, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Risk Management, Business Process, Sample Size Determination, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours