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.

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, World History, Human Resource Policies, Economics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Cleansing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Solution Design, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Cloud Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Engineering Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computational Thinking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Capacity Management, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Lakes, Unstructured Data, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Access, Data Literacy, Solution Design, Management Reporting, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Transformation, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Research, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Process Optimization, Data Integration, Risk Management, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Probability & Statistics, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Fraud detection, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Real Time Data, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Logistic Regression, Random Forest Algorithm, Bayesian Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Virtual Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Scripting, Geospatial Mapping, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks