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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Applied Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Ciencia de datos​

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام جداول بيانات جوجل

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Graphing, Statistics, Data Science, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    ESSEC Business School

    The fundamentals of hotel distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Marketing Channel, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Direct Marketing, Booking (Sales), E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Web Design and Development

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Исследование и генерация данных для принятия бизн.-реш.

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Business Analysis, Business Risk Management, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution, Data Presentation, Influencing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Trademark Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Brand Awareness, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Asset Protection, Packaging and Labeling, Legal Risk, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Registration

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Inversiones en los mercados de capitales

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Trading, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Equities, Derivatives, Securities Trading, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Simulation Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Operations Research, Complex Problem Solving, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Analytics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Harnessing AI for Business Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Market Research, Trend Analysis, OpenAI, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Real Time Data, Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Team Management, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Applied Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Ciencia de datos​: Universidad de los Andes
  • أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام جداول بيانات جوجل : Coursera
  • The fundamentals of hotel distribution: ESSEC Business School
  • Исследование и генерация данных для принятия бизн.-реш.: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Analysis with R: IBM
  • Trademark Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
  • Inversiones en los mercados de capitales: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota

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