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.

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Feature Engineering, Dependency Analysis, Drug Interaction, Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Data Synthesis, Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Data Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Modeling, Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, R Programming, Model Training, Logistic Regression, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Import/Export, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Data Persistence, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, AI Integrations, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Query Languages, Debugging, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Marketing, Dashboard Creation, Email Marketing, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Dashboard, Performance Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Business Reporting, Report Writing, Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Campaign Management, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Unix Commands, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Command-Line Interface, Data Quality, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Linux Commands, Analysis, Scripting Languages, Query Languages, Advanced Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Looker (Software), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Warehousing, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Information Architecture, Packaging and Labeling, Organizational Skills, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Content Management, Document Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Visualization, Information Management, Verification And Validation, Vocabulary, Data Management, Data Mining, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Gap Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Data Analysis, Performance Reporting, Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Systems, Databases, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Logical Reasoning, Linear Algebra
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