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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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    Microsoft

    Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Microsoft Azure, Information Privacy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Improve Business Performance with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Google Workspace, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Analysis

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    559 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Data Processing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, Data Wrangling, R Programming, Simulations, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Responsible AI, Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Business Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Predictive Modeling, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话)

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, SPSS, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create an A/B web page marketing test with Google Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, User Experience, Web Content, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Analytics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Presentation, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    PowerBI for Beginners: Sales Data Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Trend Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Sales, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Email Marketing, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Network Analysis, Facebook

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Custom Marketing Analytics Dashboard in Data Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Data Integration, Google Ads

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Risk Modeling, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

    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

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone: Microsoft
  • Improve Business Performance with Google Forms: Coursera
  • Introduction to Data Science: Ball State University
  • Business Problem Solving: Howard University
  • Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话): The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Create an A/B web page marketing test with Google Optimize: Coursera
  • Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • PowerBI for Beginners: Sales Data Exploration: Coursera
  • Analíticas de Marketing Digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Create a Custom Marketing Analytics Dashboard in Data Studio: Coursera

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