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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


  • U

    University of London

    Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?

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

    4.6 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Data Collection

    4.5 stars, 300 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Correlation Analysis

    4.5 stars, 105 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (105) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 171 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (171) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Random Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Estimation, Correlation Analysis, Reliability, Engineering

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    頑想學概率:機率一 (Probability (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution

    4.8 stars, 367 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (367) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistics for Civic Life III: Probability & Chance

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Combinatorics, Simulations, Calculus, Sampling (Statistics), Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, R Programming, Quantitative Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Probability, Inference, and Modern Statistical Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, User Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Probability, Sampling, & Statistical Inference for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Research, Case Studies, Probability, Regression Analysis, Business, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Bayesian Methods in Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Probability, Bayesian Network, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Programming, R (Software), Model Evaluation, R Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Inference, Markov Model

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Statistical Thinking and Data Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Scientific Methods, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Data Presentation, Box Plots, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Graphing, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability, User Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Discrete Math for Computer Science - Counting & Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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