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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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      University of Colorado System

      Applied Kalman Filtering

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Simulations, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics, System Implementation, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Predictive Analytics, Control Systems

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Next-Generation AI Assistant: Claude by Anthropic

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, ChatGPT, Drive Engagement, Generative AI, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, New Product Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Modelización Cuantitativa para Finanzas Corporativas

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Finance, R Programming, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel

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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Unilever

      Using Data Analytics in Supply Chain

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain, Data Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Risk Management, Problem Solving

      4.4
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      YouTube como un canal estrategico

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Web Analytics, Social Media Content, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Strategic Communication, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Channel, Video Production, Digital Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      The Total Data Quality Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Threat Detection, Data Access, Sampling (Statistics)

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Management, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Debugging, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Data Quality

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Proposal Development, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Spreadsheet Software, Management Reporting, Presentations, Financial Acumen, Finance

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Spatial Analysis, Art History, Geographic Information Systems, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Data Integration, Culture, Information Systems

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Control Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Variance Analysis, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Document Management, Training Programs

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Disparities, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Policy, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Immunology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Applied Kalman Filtering: University of Colorado System
    • Next-Generation AI Assistant: Claude by Anthropic: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Modelización Cuantitativa para Finanzas Corporativas: Universidad Austral
    • Using Data Analytics in Supply Chain: Unilever
    • YouTube como un canal estrategico: Coursera Project Network
    • The Total Data Quality Framework: University of Michigan
    • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
    • Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network
    • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome
    • The Control Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University

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