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: Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing, Web Analytics, Multimedia, Digital Marketing Tools, Business Planning, Public Relations
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Analytics, SQL, Data Preprocessing, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Query Languages, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Data Storage, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Pipelines, AI Workflows, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Visualization Software, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering, Query Languages, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Anomaly Detection, Dashboard Creation, Statistical Reporting, Real Time Data, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, System Configuration, Analytical Skills, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Distributed Computing, Data Import/Export, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Apache Spark, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Big Data, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Distributed Computing, Forecasting, Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Market Data, Market Trend, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Trend Analysis, Demand Planning, Business Reporting, Research Reports, Report Writing, Data Collection, Product Strategy, Forecasting, Data Validation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Big Data, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Search Engine Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Advanced Analytics, A/B Testing, Apache Hadoop, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, C# (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgetown University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Surveys, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Design Thinking, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Market Opportunities, Storytelling, Marketing Planning, Leadership Studies, International Relations, Supplier Risk Management
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Trend Analysis, Data Literacy, Content Performance Analysis, Analysis, Data Analysis, Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Metric, Data Management, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks