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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
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    26 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Technical Communication, Data Presentation, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Software, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    4.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Literacy, Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Descriptive Statistics, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    349 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Uncertainty Quantification

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Markov Model, Reliability, Simulations, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estadística y probabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability, Histogram, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Box Plots, Graphing, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    608 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Discrete-Time Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Honors Algebra 2: Series, Trigonometry, and Probability

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Amsterdam

    Basic Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Bayesian Statistics: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?: University of London
  • Statistical Inference: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Uncertainty Quantification: Johns Hopkins University
  • Estadística y probabilidad: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford University
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Discrete-Time Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods: University of Colorado Boulder

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