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This course will help you to learn all the different distributions in probability. Probability is the most important thing that we calculate subconsciously on almost all occasions. For example, the decision to wear a T-Shirt or a hoodie or whether to accept the job offer or not. You can also take up a free online course on probability in machine learning to build a strong foundation. 

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What is Probability Distribution?

What is Normal Distribution?

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A Course About the Basics of Probability: Good for Beginners
This is a good course for anyone who is starting with probability and data analysis.

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Dr. P K Viswanathan

Professor, Analytics & Operations

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Dr. P K Viswanathan, currently serves as a professor of analytics at Great Lakes Institute of Management. He teaches subjects such as business statistics, operations research, business analytics, predictive analytics, ML analytics, spreadsheet modeling and others. In the industrial tenure spanning over 15 years, he has held senior management positions in Ballarpur Industries (BILT) of the Thapar Group and the JK Industries of the JK Organisation. Apart from executing corporate consultancy assignments, Dr. PK Viswanathan has also designed and conducted training programs for many leading organizations in India. He has degrees in MSc (Madras), MBA (FMS, Delhi), MS (Manitoba, Canada), PHD (Madras).

 

Noteworthy achievements:

  • Ranked 12th in the "20 Most Prominent Analytics & Data Science Academicians In India: 2018".
  • Current Academic Position: Professor of Analytics, Great Lakes Institute of Management.
  • Prominent Credentials: He has authored a total of four books, three of which are on Business Statistics and one on Marketing Research published by the British Open University Business School, UK.
  • Research Interest: Analytics, ML, AI.
  • Patents: He has original research publications exclusively on analytics where he has developed modeling and demonstrated their decision support capabilities. These are: Modelling Credit Default in Microfinance — An Indian Case Study, PK Viswanathan, SK Shanthi, Modelling Asset Allocation and Liability Composition for Indian Banks.
  • Teaching Experience: He has been teaching analytics for more than two decades but has been into active and intense teaching since analytics started witnessing a meteoric growth with the advent of R and Python.
  • Ph.D. in the application of Operations Research from Madras University.

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Will I receive a certificate upon completing this free course?

Yes, upon successful completion of the course and payment of the certificate fee, you will receive a completion certificate that you can add to your resume.

Is this course free?

Yes, you may enroll in the course and access the course content for free. However, if you wish to obtain a certificate upon completion, a non-refundable fee is applicable.

Will I get a certificate after completing this Probability and Normal Distribution free course?

Yes, you will get a certificate of completion for Probability and Normal Distribution after completing all the modules and cracking the assessment. The assessment tests your knowledge of the subject and badges your skills.
 

How much does this Probability and Normal Distribution course cost?

It is an entirely free course from Great Learning Academy. Anyone interested in learning the basics of Probability and Normal Distribution can get started with this course.
 

Is there any limit on how many times I can take this free course?

Once you enroll in the Probability and Normal Distribution course, you have lifetime access to it. So, you can log in anytime and learn it for free online.
 

Can I sign up for multiple courses from Great Learning Academy at the same time?

Yes, you can enroll in as many courses as you want from Great Learning Academy. There is no limit to the number of courses you can enroll in at once, but since the courses offered by Great Learning Academy are free, we suggest you learn one by one to get the best out of the subject.

Why choose Great Learning Academy for this free Probability and Normal Distribution course?

Great Learning Academy provides this Probability and Normal Distribution course for free online. The course is self-paced and helps you understand various topics that fall under the subject with solved problems and demonstrated examples. The course is carefully designed, keeping in mind to cater to both beginners and professionals, and is delivered by subject experts.

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