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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.


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Popular Probability Theory Courses and Certifications


  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving your statistical inferences

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Research, R Programming, Data Sharing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    801 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Discrete Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    202 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    539 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Statistical Learning for Engineering Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Logistic Regression, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Using probability distributions for real world problems in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Visualization, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Columbia University

    Causal Inference 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Mediation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Research Design

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    What are the Chances? Probability and Uncertainty in Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Regression Analysis, Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Combinatorics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Databricks

    Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Databricks, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Probability, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Logistic Regression, Markov Model, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Python Programming

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, AI Security, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Initiation à la théorie des distributions

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Statistical Learning for Engineering Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Autoencoders, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Statistical Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree Learning, Classification Algorithms

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Improving your statistical inferences: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Discrete Mathematics: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistical Learning for Engineering Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Using probability distributions for real world problems in R: Coursera
  • Causal Inference 2: Columbia University
  • What are the Chances? Probability and Uncertainty in Statistics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists: Databricks
  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games: Johns Hopkins University
  • Initiation à la théorie des distributions: École Polytechnique

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