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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Deep Learning, Probability Distribution, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Agentic systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Management, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Quantitative Research, Business Analytics, Risk Modeling, Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Analytics, Performance Analysis, A/B Testing, Performance Reporting, Dashboard, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Customer Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Histogram, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Policy Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Descriptive Statistics, Data Ethics, Development Environment, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Design, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Portfolio Management, Project Documentation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Heat Maps, Data Mapping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Business Process, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management, Data Presentation, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Database Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months