Probability Courses and Certifications

Steve Brunton

Gentle Introduction to Probability: Counting Coin Flips and Dice

Explore fundamental probability concepts through coin flips and dice rolls, uncovering the nature of randomness and its practical applications in everyday scenarios.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

MindYourDecisions

Solving Apple's Split the Coins Interview Riddle

Unlock the solution to Apple's challenging Split The Coins interview riddle through step-by-step problem-solving techniques and experimental approaches to discover the optimal answer.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Statistics

39 reviews

Get ready to analyze, visualize, and interpret data! Thought-provoking examples and chances to combine statistics and programming will keep you engaged and challenged.

• Udacity
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Probability - The Science of Uncertainty and Data

34 reviews

Build foundational knowledge of data science with this introduction to probabilistic models, including random processes and the basic elements of statistical inference -- Part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Statistics and Data Science.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 10-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Design of Computer Programs

14 reviews

Learn how to model problems, and how to optimize performance by using some of the advanced features of Python.

• Udacity
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science

30 reviews

6.00.2x is an introduction to using computation to understand real-world phenomena.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 14-16 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Principles of Computing (Part 1)

30 reviews

Enhance Python skills with coding standards, testing, and mathematical problem-solving. Apply probability, combinatorics, and counting to computational challenges through engaging weekly mini-projects.

• Coursera
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

17 reviews

Intense immersion into mathematical biostatistics, covering probability, expectations, distributions, confidence intervals, and more. Ideal for students with college-level math and calculus knowledge.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Statistical Inference

34 reviews

Learn to draw conclusions from data using statistical inference techniques, covering probability, distributions, hypothesis testing, and advanced methods for robust analysis.

• Coursera
• 54 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Statistics

7 reviews

We live in a time of unprecedented access to information. You'll learn how to use statistics to interpret that information and make decisions.

• Udacity
• 16 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Basic Statistics

13 reviews

Explore statistical concepts, from descriptive methods to inferential techniques. Learn to calculate, interpret, and apply statistics using real-world examples and free software.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Probability and Statistics in Data Science using Python

32 reviews

Using Python, learn statistical and probabilistic approaches to understand and gain insights from data.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 10-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Maximum Entropy Methods

10 reviews

In this tutorial, Simon DeDeo introduces MaxEnt through a series of examples, taking students from the basics of the subject up to its applications in science and engineering

• Complexity Explorer
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Fat Chance: Probability from the Ground Up

6 reviews

Increase your quantitative reasoning skills through a deeper understanding of probability and statistics.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Statistics

3589 ratings at Coursera

You will gain the foundational skills that prepare you to pursue more advanced topics in statistical thinking and machine learning.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)