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: Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Literacy, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Machine Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Literacy, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Variance Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Correlation Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Reliability, Engineering, Spatial Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Programming, Statistical Reporting, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Estimation, Logistic Regression
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Markov Model, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, R Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Probability Distribution, Data Presentation, Engineering Analysis, Data Synthesis, Estimation, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months