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Probability Courses

Probability courses can help you learn statistical reasoning, risk assessment, hypothesis testing, and the fundamentals of random variables. You can build skills in interpreting data distributions, calculating expected values, and applying Bayes' theorem in various contexts. Many courses introduce tools like R, Python, and Excel for data analysis, along with methods for simulating probabilistic models and visualizing outcomes.


Popular Probability Courses and Certifications


  • D

    Databricks

    Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Databricks, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Probability, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Statistical Software, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Markov Model, Statistics, Statistical Programming, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Data Visualization, Python Programming

    ★ 4 (109) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Bayesian Statistics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Ethics, Data Science, Probability, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Foundations of Statistical Learning & Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Linear Algebra, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Verification And Validation, Dimensionality Reduction

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Modeling Risk and Realities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability Distribution, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Integral Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Duke University

    Inferenzstatistik

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Research Design, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.6 (183) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Bayesian Statistical Concepts and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Network Model, Simulations, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Analysis, Probability

    ★ 5 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Statistical Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Processing, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    商管統計資料分析三 (Analytics for Business and Management (III))

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Sampling (Statistics), Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Business Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular probability courses

  • Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists: Databricks
  • Introduction to Bayesian Statistics for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Statistical Learning & Algorithms: Northeastern University
  • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis: University of Pittsburgh
  • Inferenzstatistik: Duke University
  • Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It: Johns Hopkins University
  • Bayesian Statistical Concepts and Methods: Arizona State University
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Statistical Learning: Illinois Tech

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