• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Descriptive Statistics

Descriptive Statistics Courses

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.


Popular Descriptive Statistics Courses and Certifications


  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Optimize Pricing with Tableau and R

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Dashboard, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Decision Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Requirements, Cost Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with PivotTables

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Productivity Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    N

    Northeastern University

    Machine Learning and Data Analytics Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Trend Analysis, Unstructured Data, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Analyze Marketing Data: Drive Campaign Success

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Spreadsheet Software, Marketing Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Trend Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Reporting, Excel Formulas, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Strategic Marketing, Descriptive Analytics, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    The Future of Sports Media and Challenges Ahead

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Revenue Management, Innovation, Brand Management, Content Strategy, Augmented Reality, New Product Development, Digital Transformation, Storytelling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Trend Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, People Analytics, Metadata Management, Game Theory, Digital Design, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source Technology, 3D Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Master Performance Optimization and Utilities in Teradata

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Stored Procedure, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Solution Design, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, System Implementation, Solution Architecture, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Debug Python Pipelines: Root Causes

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Analysis, Memory Management, Complex Problem Solving, Correlation Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Data Using R for Statistical Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytics, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Analysis, Statistical Programming, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures, Statistical Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Compare User Behavior with Segments

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Digital Analysis, Technical Communication, Campaign Management, Analysis, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Automate, Optimize, and Benchmark Data Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Performance Testing, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Data Modeling, Analysis, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Data Processing and Exploration with NumPy & Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Geospatial Visualization, Cloud & Real-Time Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Leaflet (Software), Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Interactive Data Visualization, Datamaps, Data Pipelines, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Spatial Data Analysis, Heat Maps, Apache Airflow, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Metadata Management, Data Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Technical Documentation, Geospatial Mapping, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

1…138139140…152

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular descriptive statistics courses

  • Analyze and Optimize Pricing with Tableau and R: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with PivotTables: Logical Operations
  • Machine Learning and Data Analytics Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Analyze Marketing Data: Drive Campaign Success: Coursera
  • The Future of Sports Media and Challenges Ahead: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Master Performance Optimization and Utilities in Teradata: Board Infinity
  • Debug Python Pipelines: Root Causes: Coursera
  • Analyze Data Using R for Statistical Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Compare User Behavior with Segments: Coursera
  • Automate, Optimize, and Benchmark Data Pipelines: Coursera

Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

Analytics (37)
Presentation (33)
Modeling (29)
Business Analytics (27)
Language (26)
Microsoft Excel (26)
Writing (26)
Speech (18)
Plan (17)
Business Communication (16)
Decision-making (16)
Leadership (15)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok