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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      164 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Data Mining Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Technical Writing, Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Codio

      Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera

      Setting a Generative AI Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Business Modeling, Thought Leadership, Value Propositions, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Operational Efficiency, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Unsupervised Algorithms in Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      CertNexus

      CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Data Presentation, Business Priorities, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Stakeholder Management, Business Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems, SAS (Software), Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL, Data Mart, Data Storytelling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Edureka

      Introduction to PySpark

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • E

      Emory University

      Introduction to Social Media Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Text Mining, Consumer Behaviour, Data Mining, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Trend Analysis, Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Jupyter, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular statistics courses

    • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Mining Project: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown: Codio
    • Setting a Generative AI Strategy: Coursera
    • Unsupervised Algorithms in Machine Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science: Coursera Project Network
    • CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner: CertNexus
    • Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to PySpark: Edureka
    • Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku : Coursera Project Network

    Why Learn Statistics?

    Statistics is the science of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to uncover patterns and inform decisions. It’s essential in fields like business, healthcare, social science, and data analytics. Learning statistics can help you make sense of data, support evidence-based thinking, and contribute to smarter outcomes in any field.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Statistics

    Top statistics courses include Introduction to Statistics from Stanford University, Business Statistics and Analysis from Rice University, and Statistics with Python from the University of Michigan. These courses cover descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, and statistical modeling.‎

    Yes. Many statistics courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to access video lessons and reading materials without payment. If you want to complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to collect, interpret, and present data; calculate key metrics like mean and standard deviation; and apply statistical techniques such as regression analysis, probability distributions, and confidence intervals. Some courses also include hands-on practice with Excel, R, or Python.‎

    Not necessarily. Many Coursera statistics courses are designed for beginners and explain core concepts step by step. Some basic comfort with numbers is helpful, but you don’t need advanced math experience to get started.‎

    Yes. Statistics is essential in fields like business, healthcare, data science, psychology, and research. Learning statistics on Coursera can help you analyze data, make informed decisions, and gain skills that are valuable in both academic and professional settings.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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