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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


  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Collection, Probability

    ★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of London

    Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Risk Modeling, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Financial Data, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Financial Analysis, Jupyter, Financial Modeling, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.4 (4.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Information Assurance, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (918) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    ★ 3.8 (798) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Computational Thinking, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

    ★ 4.4 (69) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Applied Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Statistical Reporting, Data Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.6 (61K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Applied Fundamentals: Hangman

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Applied Kalman Filtering

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Estimation, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Forecasting, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Probability

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Applied Digital Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Data Ethics, Research, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology, Intellectual Property, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    ★ 4.8 (336) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • S

    SAS

    Statistics with SAS

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.7 (301) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applied Sustainability Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.5 (54) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics: University of Cape Town
  • Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?: University of London
  • Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
  • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Applied Data Science: IBM
  • Applied Fundamentals: Hangman: Packt
  • Applied Kalman Filtering: University of Colorado System
  • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York

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