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    Master descriptive statistics for summarizing and describing data. Learn to use statistical measures, graphs, and tables for data analysis.

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      L&T EduTech

      Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Building Information Modeling, Data Manipulation, Global Positioning Systems, Network Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Unsupervised Learning, Software Installation, Supervised Learning, UI Components

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Tesla Stock Price Prediction using Facebook Prophet

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Market Data, Financial Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Equities, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Genentech

      Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Patient Evaluation, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistical Analysis

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Interventions and Calibration

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Statistical Modeling, Data Modeling, R Programming, Differential Equations, Statistical Methods, Public Health, Probability & Statistics

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Uncertainty Quantification

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Reliability, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, AWS SageMaker, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Database Management, A/B Testing, Tableau Software, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: AI in Production

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, IBM Cloud, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, User Feedback, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Case Studies, Business Metrics, Business Economics, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Analyzing Time Series and Sequential Data

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Trend Analysis

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS: L&T EduTech
    • Tesla Stock Price Prediction using Facebook Prophet: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research: Genentech
    • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business: Duke University
    • Interventions and Calibration: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Uncertainty Quantification: Johns Hopkins University
    • Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science: Coursera
    • AI Workflow: AI in Production: IBM
    • Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
    • Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel: Macquarie University

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