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      Coursera Project Network

      Interactive Statistical Data Visualization 101

      Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Histogram

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Financial Risk Management with R

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Data, Risk Analysis, Probability Distribution, Financial Data, R Programming, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Statistical Programming, Financial Analysis, Securities (Finance), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling

      Build toward a degree

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      248 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Lausanne

      La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ?

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Court Systems, Report Writing, Laboratory Testing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Deductive Reasoning, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Strategic Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Performance Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Visualization in Tableau: Create Dashboards and Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Enjoyable Econometrics

      Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Survey Creation, Quantitative Research, Data Wrangling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

      Optimizing Machine Learning Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Business Operations, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, Production Planning, Data Maintenance, Maintainability, Risk Mitigation, Performance Metric, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Communications

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Macquarie University

      Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Metrics, Strategic Thinking, Business Economics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Exploratory Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Network Analysis in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Molecular Biology, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Biology, Data Processing, Data Integration, R Programming, Unix Commands

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Portfolio Diversification using Correlation Matrix

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Investments, Correlation Analysis, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Interactive Statistical Data Visualization 101: Coursera Project Network
    • Financial Risk Management with R: Duke University
    • La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ? : University of Lausanne
    • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
    • Data Visualization in Tableau: Create Dashboards and Stories: Coursera Project Network
    • Enjoyable Econometrics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Optimizing Machine Learning Performance: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
    • Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel: Macquarie University
    • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
    • Conditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network

    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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