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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Statistical Methods, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Program Development, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Molecular Biology, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Biotechnology, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Synthesis, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, Statistical Programming, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Python Programming, Regression Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Statistical Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Calculus, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data-Driven Marketing, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Research, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Persona (User Experience), Data Synthesis, Statistical Reporting, Descriptive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Probability & Statistics, Geometry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Health Disparities, Team Performance Management, Income Statement, Human Relations Movement, Employee Performance Management, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Analysis, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Analysis Software, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Business Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Business Research, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Trend Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Generative AI, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Prompt Engineering, Power BI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Data Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Analysis, Analysis, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Validation, Business Analysis, Process Optimization, Microsoft Access, Trend Analysis, Productivity Software, Data Integration, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months