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      LearnQuest

      Demand Forecasting Using Time Series

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Demand Planning, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Matplotlib, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Modeling

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Conditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Risk Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IE Business School

      Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, Financial Policy, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Demography, Analysis, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • P

      Packt

      Alteryx for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Geographic Information Systems, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Text Mining, File Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      PowerBI for Beginners: Sales Data Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Trend Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Sales, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategies, Mobile Security, Process Optimization, Web Applications, Target Audience

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Columbia University

      Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Markov Model, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Simulations, Probability & Statistics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Inference, Probability, Variance Analysis, Estimation

      Build toward a degree

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      CertNexus

      CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Data Presentation, Business Priorities, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Stakeholder Management, Business Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Digital Marketing and Ecommerce Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, E-Commerce, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Planning, Business Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Demand Forecasting Using Time Series: LearnQuest
    • Conditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
    • Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku : Coursera Project Network
    • Alteryx for Beginners: Packt
    • PowerBI for Beginners: Sales Data Exploration: Coursera Project Network
    • Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics: University of California, Irvine
    • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
    • Data Analysis: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Why Learn Statistics?

    Statistics is the science of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to uncover patterns and inform decisions. It’s essential in fields like business, healthcare, social science, and data analytics. Learning statistics can help you make sense of data, support evidence-based thinking, and contribute to smarter outcomes in any field.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Statistics

    Top statistics courses include Introduction to Statistics from Stanford University, Business Statistics and Analysis from Rice University, and Statistics with Python from the University of Michigan. These courses cover descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, and statistical modeling.‎

    Yes. Many statistics courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to access video lessons and reading materials without payment. If you want to complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to collect, interpret, and present data; calculate key metrics like mean and standard deviation; and apply statistical techniques such as regression analysis, probability distributions, and confidence intervals. Some courses also include hands-on practice with Excel, R, or Python.‎

    Not necessarily. Many Coursera statistics courses are designed for beginners and explain core concepts step by step. Some basic comfort with numbers is helpful, but you don’t need advanced math experience to get started.‎

    Yes. Statistics is essential in fields like business, healthcare, data science, psychology, and research. Learning statistics on Coursera can help you analyze data, make informed decisions, and gain skills that are valuable in both academic and professional settings.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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