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Statistics courses can help you learn data analysis, probability theory, hypothesis testing, and regression techniques. You can build skills in interpreting data sets, making informed predictions, and conducting surveys. Many courses introduce tools like R, Python, and Excel, that support performing statistical analyses and visualizing results. You'll also explore key topics such as descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and experimental design, equipping you with the knowledge to tackle real-world data challenges.


Popular Statistics Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Programming, R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Statistics, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.6 (93) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Restful API, Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Flask (Web Framework), Version Control, File Management, Unix Shell, Web Design and Development, Linux, Application Deployment, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (52K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Jupyter, Logistic Regression, Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Python Programming, Data Visualization Software

    ★ 4.4 (716) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Houston

    Math behind Moneyball

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Analytics, Game Theory, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Simulations, Probability

    ★ 4.5 (97) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Dashboard Creation, Star Schema, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure

    ★ 4.6 (25K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Leeds

    Statistical Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Software, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Data Collection, Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Data Wrangling, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.7 (32K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Data Science Essentials: Analysis, Statistics, and ML

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Model Evaluation, NumPy, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Database Development, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Probability, Database Systems, Database Management Systems

    ★ 4.6 (29) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub

    ★ 4.5 (51K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Case Studies, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Variance Analysis, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.8 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Data Science, Data Analysis, R (Software), Predictive Modeling, Statistical Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, General Science and Research, Correlation Analysis

    ★ 4.1 (61) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular statistics courses

  • Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R: Coursera
  • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
  • Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python: University of Michigan
  • Math behind Moneyball: University of Houston
  • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM
  • Statistical Methods: University of Leeds
  • IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R: IBM
  • Data Science Essentials: Analysis, Statistics, and ML: Packt
  • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel: Coursera

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