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Probability Distribution Courses

Probability distribution courses can help you learn about normal, binomial, and Poisson distributions, as well as their applications in statistics and data analysis. You can build skills in interpreting data, calculating probabilities, and making informed predictions based on statistical models. Many courses introduce tools like R, Python, and Excel, that support visualizing distributions and performing simulations, helping you apply these concepts in practical scenarios such as risk assessment and decision-making.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Statistical Methods, Engineering, Physics, Probability Distribution, Physical Science, Chemistry, Calculus

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Probability & Statistics, Finance, Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Financial Accounting, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Business Mathematics, Financial Management, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Decision Making, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Management, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulation, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Process Improvement, Logistic Regression, Statistics, Variance Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Markov Model, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Simulation Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Complex Problem Solving, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Machine Learning with Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Architecture, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Data Science Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Web Scraping, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Probability & Statistics, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Biostatistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Public Health, Scientific Methods, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Portfolio and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Risk Modeling, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Finance, Derivatives, Equities, Probability Distribution, Market Dynamics, Correlation Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Statistics for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistics, Estimation, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Histogram, Graphing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular probability distribution courses

  • Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals: Rice University
  • Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
  • Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma: University of Amsterdam
  • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Machine Learning with Neural Networks: Dartmouth College
  • Data Science Foundations: IBM
  • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University

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