Predictive Analytics is an area of statistics that deals with extracting information from data and using it to predict trends and behavior patterns. Coursera's predictive analytics catalogue teaches you how to use statistical techniques from predictive modeling, machine learning, data mining, and other data analysis techniques to predict future outcomes. You'll learn to identify relevant data sources, choose the correct predictive models, validate and optimize the models, and effectively communicate the results. This knowledge will equip you with the skills to make data-driven decisions in a range of industries such as business, healthcare, finance, and more.