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.

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Management, Project Planning, Customer experience improvement, Process Mapping, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Social Determinants Of Health, Managed Care, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Business Reporting, Decision Making, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Statistical Process Controls, Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Graphing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Research Methodologies, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stata, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Data Cleansing, Data Access, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Analytical Skills, Probability & Statistics, Geometry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, R (Software), Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Histogram
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Simulations, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Supply Chain, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Workforce Management, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Biostatistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks