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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Testing, Debugging, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Natural Language Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Data Science, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics, Blogs, Marketing Analytics, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Modeling, Ggplot2
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Java, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Java Programming, Statistics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Higher Education, Application Design, Solution Design, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Literacy, Project Design, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Performance Metric, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Analysis, Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Science and Research, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks