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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Transformation, Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Cleansing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Import/Export, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Version Control, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Application Design, Software Design Documents, Game Design, Debugging, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Spatial Analysis, Image Analysis, Quantitative Research, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Mechanics, Chemistry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Big Data, Wireless Networks, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainable Technologies, Machine Controls, Real Time Data, Automation, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Algorithms
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Descriptive Analytics, Data Collection, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Statistical Inference, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Marketing Analytics, Web Scraping, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Pandas (Python Package), Text Mining, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Seaborn, Content Performance Analysis, Jupyter
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours