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Basic Statistics Courses

Basic Statistics courses can help you learn data collection methods, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and hypothesis testing. You can build skills in interpreting data sets, conducting surveys, and performing regression analysis. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, R, and Python, that support analyzing data and visualizing results. By applying these skills and tools, you can effectively communicate findings and make informed decisions based on statistical evidence.


Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Systems Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Seeking Investment Alpha

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Investment Management, Investments, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Equities

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Theory of Angular Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Data Science

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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Electrónica en cápsulas

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, Computational Logic, System Design and Implementation, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Preparation and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Mining, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Feature Engineering, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Physics, Geometry, Algebra, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Time Series

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Create the User Interface with SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, UI Components, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Application Development, Animations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Content Marketing Using Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Digital Advertising, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, AI Personalization, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Scalability, Business Intelligence, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Seeking Investment Alpha: Coursera
  • Theory of Angular Momentum: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Analysis with Python: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Electrónica en cápsulas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Data Preparation and Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation : Rice University
  • Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course: Packt
  • Introduction to Time Series: Illinois Tech
  • Create the User Interface with SwiftUI: Meta

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