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Probability Courses

Probability courses can help you learn statistical reasoning, risk assessment, hypothesis testing, and the fundamentals of random variables. You can build skills in interpreting data distributions, calculating expected values, and applying Bayes' theorem in various contexts. Many courses introduce tools like R, Python, and Excel for data analysis, along with methods for simulating probabilistic models and visualizing outcomes.


Popular Probability Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Derivatives, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Survey Data Collection and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Stata, Data Quality, Statistical Programming, R Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Conjoint to Cluster: Survey Design and Segmentation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Research, Surveys, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Data Quality, Persona Development, Sample Size Determination, Data Governance, File Management, Sampling (Statistics), Market Research, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Research Design, Research Methodologies

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Science, Data Ethics, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Campus BBVA

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Data Management, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Analysis, Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Big Data, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Probability

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Linear Algebra, R Programming, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability, Model Evaluation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Training, Business Analytics, Workforce Management, Analytics, Predictive Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Internal Controls, External Auditing, Financial Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Audit Planning, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Fraud detection, Business Strategies, Verification And Validation, Business Risk Management, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Probability & Statistics, Financial Reporting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    機器學習基石上 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Mathematical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Theoretical Computer Science, Classification Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Problem-Dependent Resampling Techniques

    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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular probability courses

  • Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Survey Data Collection and Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Conjoint to Cluster: Survey Design and Segmentation: Coursera
  • Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Business Analytics: Campus BBVA
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
  • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models: Johns Hopkins University
  • Analytics for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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