• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  1. Categories
  2. Probability Theory

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 Leeds

    Statistical Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Software, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Data Collection, Statistics, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software

    4.8 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Correlation Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 2.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 610 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (610) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Simulations, Network Model, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 491 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (491) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Probabilistic Graphical Models: A Compact Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Markov Model, Statistical Inference, Graph Theory, Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

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

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    What are the Chances? Probability and Uncertainty in Statistics

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

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estadística y probabilidad: principios de Inferencia

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

    3.1 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.1 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Reasoning Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Bayesian Statistics, Markov Model, Probability, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Correlation Analysis

    4 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Resource Allocation, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 652 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (652) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Probability Distribution, Model Training

    4.7 stars, 109 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (109) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
1…567…284

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Free Courses
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog
  • Social Impact

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok