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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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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, ChatGPT, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Data Quality, Generative AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Estimation, Cash Flows

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      923 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Presentation, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Research, Science and Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group, Regression Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      633 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Trademark Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Brand Awareness, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Asset Protection, Packaging and Labeling, Legal Risk, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Registration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      712 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Predictive Modeling with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Process, Regulatory Requirements, Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Medical Technology and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Information Privacy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Quantifying Relationships with Regression Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories: Vanderbilt University
    • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
    • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
    • Trademark Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
    • Predictive Modeling with Python : Edureka
    • Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
    • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota

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