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Probability Theory Courses

Courses in Probability Theory can help you learn statistical reasoning, random variables, and probability distributions. You can build skills in hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty. Many courses introduce tools like R, Python, and Excel, that support analyzing data and modeling real-world phenomena. You'll explore key topics such as Bayes' theorem, expected value, and the law of large numbers, all of which are crucial for applications in fields like finance, engineering, and artificial intelligence.


Popular Probability Theory Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Ethics, NoSQL, Digital Transformation, MongoDB, Data Mining, SQL, Business Analysis, Database Theory, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Big Data, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Statistical Visualization, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra, File I/O, Data Preprocessing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Certificado en Bases de la Salud Pública

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Public Health, Scientific Methods, Health Technology, Health Equity, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Promotion, Research Design, Probability & Statistics, Occupational Health

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Digital Signal Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Probability & Statistics, Distributed Computing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Generative AI, Software Design, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Text Mining, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • H

    Heriot-Watt University

    MSc Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Computational Logic, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Big Data, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Natural Language Processing, Computer Science

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Georgetown University

    Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Design Thinking, Survey Creation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Market Opportunities, Storytelling, Marketing Planning, International Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Policy Development, Political Sciences

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, Unsupervised Learning, Database Design, Data Governance, Data Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Web Scraping, Plotly, Operations Research, Supervised Learning, NoSQL, Database Theory, Exploratory Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Management, Database Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Natural Language Processing

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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In summary, here are 8 of our most popular probability theory courses

  • Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics): University of Leeds
  • Certificado en Bases de la Salud Pública: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering: Dartmouth College
  • MSc Computer Science: Heriot-Watt University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University
  • Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering: Northeastern University
  • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder

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