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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


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    Stanford Online

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Probability & Statistics

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Probability, Box Plots, Histogram, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods

    4.4 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Science, Data Collection

    4.4 stars, 375 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (375) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 491 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (491) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Honors Algebra 2: Series, Trigonometry, and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Probability, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Algebra, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Statistics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution

    4 stars, 99 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (99) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentos de probabilidad y aplicaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Risk Modeling, Combinatorics

    4.8 stars, 180 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (180) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Combinatorics, Correlation Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Uncertainty Quantification

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Reliability, Simulations

    5 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Trials, Image Analysis, Markov Model, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Decision Making, Data Science, Data Structures, Probability Distribution, Cybersecurity, Statistical Analysis, Algorithms, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, A/B Testing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Bayesian Inference Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Markov Model, Statistical Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.4 stars, 547 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (547) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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