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Applied Statistics Courses

Applied statistics courses can help you learn data analysis, hypothesis testing, regression techniques, and experimental design. You can build skills in interpreting data sets, making predictions, and communicating statistical findings effectively. Many courses introduce tools like R, Python, and Excel, that support performing statistical analyses and visualizing data.

Popular Applied Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Presentations, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Statistical Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas

    4.7
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    16K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Governance, SQL, Data Presentation, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Architecture, Data Literacy, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, JSON

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Zurich

    An Intuitive Introduction to Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Correlation Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Systems Development, Simulations, Solution Architecture, Agentic systems, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Markov Model, Decision Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning

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    3.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Dashboard Creation, Star Schema, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Tensorflow, Model Training, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Verification And Validation, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    64K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Computing Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Services, Scrum (Software Development), Cloud Deployment, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Convolutional Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Embeddings, Model Training, Network Architecture

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Full-Stack Web Development, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Registration, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Logistic Regression, Model Optimization, Predictive Analytics, Classification Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • An Intuitive Introduction to Probability: University of Zurich
  • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM
  • Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
  • IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
  • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology

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