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Probability Theory Courses

Courses in Probability Theory can help you learn statistical reasoning, random variables, and probability distributions. You can build skills in hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty. Many courses introduce tools like R, Python, and Excel, that support analyzing data and modeling real-world phenomena. You'll explore key topics such as Bayes' theorem, expected value, and the law of large numbers, all of which are crucial for applications in fields like finance, engineering, and artificial intelligence.

Popular Probability Theory Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Simulations, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution

    4.8 stars, 497 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (497) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 609 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (609) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estadística y probabilidad: principios de Inferencia

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    3.1 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.1 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.3 stars, 211 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (211) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • 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 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Using probability distributions for real world problems in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Probability

    4.8 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Mathematical Foundations and Quantum Mechanics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Probability, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Algebra, Physics

    4.4 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    What are the Chances? Probability and Uncertainty in Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Combinatorics

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 2

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Numerical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Applied Mathematics, Correlation Analysis, Integral Calculus, Statistical Analysis

    4.6 stars, 40 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • B

    Ball State University

    Statistical Methods for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, R (Software), Simulations, Statistical Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Discrete-Time Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    4.4 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular probability theory courses

  • Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Estadística y probabilidad: principios de Inferencia: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Statistical Methods: University of Leeds
  • Using probability distributions for real world problems in R: Coursera
  • Mathematical Foundations and Quantum Mechanics Essentials: Packt
  • What are the Chances? Probability and Uncertainty in Statistics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 2: École Polytechnique

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