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About the Course

This course will provide you with a basic, intuitive and practical introduction into Probability Theory. You will be able to learn how to apply Probability Theory in different scenarios and you will earn a "toolbox" of methods to deal with uncertainty in your daily life. The course is split in 5 modules. In each module you will first have an easy introduction into the topic, which will serve as a basis to further develop your knowledge about the topic and acquire the "tools" to deal with uncertainty. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to complete 5 exercise sessions to reflect about the content learned in each module and start applying your earned knowledge right away. The topics covered are: "Probability", "Conditional Probability", "Applications", "Random Variables", and "Normal Distribution". You will see how the modules are taught in a lively way, focusing on having an entertaining and useful learning experience! We are looking forward to see you online!...

Top reviews

PK

Jul 28, 2017

Taught from a very practical standpoint with no math derivations or excessive theory. The use of Microsoft Excel made it very easy to calculate probabilities. This course has numerous ral-world

SM

Jan 10, 2018

Excellent explanations, clear, concise and fun. Best course I found on basic probability, really entertained me and got me stuck to the computer wanting to learn more. Definitely recommended!

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By Bishwa G

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Aug 22, 2024

The explanation was exceptionally well

By Mariam S

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Jun 5, 2023

I liked the enthusiasm of the lecturer

By Dmitrii S

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Mar 8, 2023

One of the best courses I've ever seen

By Milko V

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Oct 27, 2020

One of the best course in Probability!

By HEDFI H

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Oct 22, 2017

This how probability should be taught.

By Dadimuni S M D S

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Jul 25, 2025

i learned new things from this course

By Ayush

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Jun 5, 2025

I have thoroughly enjoyed this course

By Apurva G

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Oct 15, 2023

Real course for real problem solving.

By Jolanta C

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Feb 16, 2023

Great course. I enjoyed it very much.

By Mohammad A

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Oct 29, 2020

Excellent!

I appreciate your effort.

By Nandini R G

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Mar 31, 2021

Concepts were precisely explained.

By 马顺

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Oct 25, 2019

interesting and easy to understand

By Edward M M

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Jul 9, 2018

Very intuitive and easy to follow.

By Roberto M

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Feb 3, 2021

Fun course, excellent professor !

By Sharmila A K

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Aug 21, 2020

Really enjoyed doing the course.

By Naimisha J

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May 1, 2020

Now, I no more hate probability.

By Jack S

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Feb 9, 2018

I value the real world approach.

By Ruben W

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Jun 3, 2017

Very good and fun to follow MOOC

By Francisco L

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Jul 15, 2020

very intuitive and applications

By Michał U

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Jan 14, 2018

Thank you Professor Schmedders.

By Anatole J

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Dec 4, 2017

Très intéressant et bien conçu.

By Gabriela S

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Jun 9, 2017

Good course and easy to follow.

By Farrukh O

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May 23, 2025

The best intro to probability!

By Sasank Y

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Jan 1, 2024

Super explanation and problems

By Lucas B

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Mar 20, 2023

great, simple and entertaining