Practical Statistics (S03)

Open University
Postgraduate Professional Certificate Distance learning 2 Years Mathematics and statistics

About this course

This certificate introduces key ideas in statistics. Gain the skills to explore, summarise and analyse data to solve practical problems. Appreciate the breadth of statistical applications and the role of variability in today’s world, and learn to recognise the limitations of statistical analyses. You’ll also use a range of statistical software.

Key features of the course

  • Cover topics from exploratory data analysis to statistical modelling techniques

  • Use statistical software packages for analysis, including linear and generalised linear modelling

  • Learn to communicate about and critically comment on statistical investigations and data analyses

  • Gain the skills to use statistics at work
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Professional Certificate
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Mathematics and statistics