Descriptive Analytics

Descriptive Analytics is the examination of data and information to understand what has happened in the past. Coursera's Descriptive Analytics catalogue teaches you how to interpret historical data to analyze trends, patterns, and business performances. You'll learn how to use different statistical techniques, data aggregation and data mining methods to interpret data and provide valuable insights. This skill is essential for data-driven decision making in various roles such as data analysts, business intelligence professionals or managers. Furthermore, you'll gain a deep understanding of how to use descriptive analytics tools and methodologies to transform raw data into an easy-to-understand format for comprehensive and actionable business insights.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Marketing, Data Collection, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Regression Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    12K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Fraud detection, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Business Intelligence, Financial Data, Business Research, Marketing Analytics, Talent Management, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Peer Review, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Customer Insights

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    18K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative AI, Analytics, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Data Transformation, Descriptive Analytics, Data Modeling, Risk Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, Operations Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Optimization, Decision Making, Decision Tree Learning, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    5.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Unilever

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Agile Methodology, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Data Analysis, Trigonometry, Engineering Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Computational Logic, Statistical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Calculus, Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Differential Equations, Statistical Inference, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Descriptive Analytics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    163 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Human Factors (Security), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Modeling, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Health Informatics, Diagnostic Tests, Decision Support Systems, Unsupervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Unilever

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Descriptive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Improvement, Data Management, Data Lakes, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    558 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Data Strategy, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Big Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing, Small Data

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    155 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Ethics, Statistical Reporting, NoSQL, Digital Transformation, Query Languages, Data Mining, SQL, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Analytical Skills, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy

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    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Data Governance, Descriptive Analytics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Business Analytics, Biostatistics, Gerontology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Digital Transformation, Occupational Health, Team Management, Telehealth, Public Health, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Policy Analysis, Health Systems, Program Evaluation

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    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Plot (Graphics), Data Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Big Data, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ggplot2, Analytical Skills

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    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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