Basic Statistics courses can help you learn data collection methods, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and hypothesis testing. You can build skills in interpreting data sets, conducting surveys, and performing regression analysis. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, R, and Python, that support analyzing data and visualizing results. By applying these skills and tools, you can effectively communicate findings and make informed decisions based on statistical evidence.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Environment, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Oncology, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Databases, Cloud Services, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Relational Databases, MySQL, Data Store, SQL, Database Management, Data Storage, Data Lakes, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

HEC Paris
Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Professional Development, Leadership, Collaboration, Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Behavioral Health, Environment, Pathology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Change Control, Risk Mitigation, Project Controls, Change Management, Microsoft Project, Project Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Microsoft Azure, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Medicare, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospice
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks