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 Glasgow

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Data Mining, Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Precision Medicine, Analytics, Relational Databases, Patient Flow, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, SQL, Interoperability, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Database Management, Data Science, Relational Databases, Forecasting, Python Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Business Process, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management, Data Presentation, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    469 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    867 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    LearnQuest

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Quantitative Research, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Statistics, R (Software), Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, SQL

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Supply Chain, Analytics, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis, Financial Data, Data Integrity

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Analytics, Big Data, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Data Ethics, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Return On Investment, Descriptive Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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