Applied statistics courses can help you learn data analysis, hypothesis testing, regression techniques, and experimental design. You can build skills in interpreting data sets, making predictions, and communicating statistical findings effectively. Many courses introduce tools like R, Python, and Excel, that support performing statistical analyses and visualizing data.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Financial Systems, Bank Regulations, Financial Policy, Banking, International Finance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Economics, Statistical Analysis, Peer Review, Business Economics
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Relationship Building, Personal Attributes, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Self-Discipline, Analytical Skills, Human Development, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychosocial Assessments, Applied Behavior Analysis, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Business Analytics, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, General Mathematics, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Geometry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Planning, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Algebra, Engineering Analysis, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic, Computational Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Investments, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Market, Finance, Portfolio Management, Decision Making, Portfolio Risk, Market Dynamics, Asset Management, Economics, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months