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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


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Network Model, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Programming, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Statistics & Mathematics for Data Science & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Bayesian Statistics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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 Analysis, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Simulations, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    497 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Probability, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Bayesian Statistics: Excel to Python A/B Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, A/B Testing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Decision Making, Health Informatics, Statistical Programming, Markov Model, Diagnostic Tests, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Bayesian Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Welcome to Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Political Sciences

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    頑想學概率:機率一 (Probability (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Logical Reasoning

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    367 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Bayesian Statistical Concepts and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Network Model, Simulations, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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 Programming, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Probability

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 2

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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular probability theory courses

  • Computational and Graphical Models in Probability: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistics & Mathematics for Data Science & Data Analytics: Packt
  • Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
  • Bayesian Statistics: Excel to Python A/B Testing: EDUCBA
  • Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo
  • 頑想學概率:機率一 (Probability (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Bayesian Statistical Concepts and Methods: Arizona State University

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