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.
Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Digital Communications, Computer Graphics, Medical Imaging, Applied Mathematics, Sensory Systems Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Histogram, Differential Equations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, New Product Development, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Strategic Decision-Making, Real-Time Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Project Schedules, Sampling (Statistics), Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Goal Setting, Database Design, Agentic systems, Data Visualization
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Derivatives, Market Opportunities, Financial Market, Gap Analysis, Securities Trading, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Trend Analysis, Market Data, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Consolidation, Histogram
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Predictive Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Trading, Gap Analysis, Trend Analysis, Securities Trading, Market Trend, Financial Market
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Business Modeling, Workforce Development, Adult Education, Training and Development, Program Standards, Scalability, Trend Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Training Programs, Employee Training, Digital Assets, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Big Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, New Product Development, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Strategic Decision-Making, Real-Time Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Project Schedules, Sampling (Statistics), Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Goal Setting, Database Design, Agentic systems, Data Visualization
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Graphical Tools, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Typography, Design Software, Design Reviews, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Informatics, Medical Records, Data Mining, Medical Coding, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Flow, Predictive Analytics, Clinical Research, Database Design, Health Information Management, Descriptive Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Precision Medicine, Data Access, Query Languages, SQL, Interoperability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks