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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


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    Yonsei University

    Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing Architecture, Big Data, Wireless Networks, SPSS, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Telecommunications, Local Area Networks, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Apple iOS, Market Analysis, Display Devices, Product Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    SEO Mastery: From Fundamentals to GenAI and GEO Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Blogs, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Web Content, Semantic Web, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Growth Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization Software, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Data Ethics, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Social Sciences, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Reports, Matplotlib, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Immigration Law, Case Studies

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Business Research, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Research, Market Analysis, Regression Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Transform Raw Data into Financial Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Financial Data, Data Transformation, Accounting Records, Microsoft Excel, Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Data Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Track & Optimize AI Traffic Flow

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Google Gemini, Marketing Strategies, AI Enablement, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, User Flows, ChatGPT, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Process Analysis, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Product Improvement, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, Customer Insights, Agile Methodology, Customer Engagement, Product Testing, Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, User Story, Lean Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Correlation Analysis, R (Software), Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Probability, Box Plots, Quality Improvement, Process Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Supervised Learning, Database Design, Generative AI, Process Capability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    SAS

    SAS Machine Learning Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Statistics, SAS (Software), Machine Learning Software, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Workflow Management, Data Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning

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    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data: Yonsei University
  • SEO Mastery: From Fundamentals to GenAI and GEO Strategies: IBM
  • Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst: Tableau Learning Partner
  • M.A. Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
  • Transform Raw Data into Financial Insights: Coursera
  • Track & Optimize AI Traffic Flow: Coursera
  • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
  • Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement: University of Colorado Boulder

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