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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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    Packt

    AI-Powered Cyber Defense: Automating Security with Intelligent Agents

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, DevSecOps, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, AI Personalization, Threat Detection, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, Incident Response, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Malware Protection, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology II

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests

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    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Immunology, Preventative Care, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies

    4.8
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    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Process Design, Product Automation, Microsoft Development Tools, Business Intelligence Software, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Application Development, Data Integration, Performance Analysis, Application Design, Automation, Data Access

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Interactivity with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Javascript, Debugging, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    431 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Claude Design Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Figma (Design Software), AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Design Software, AI literacy, UI/UX Strategy, AI Personalization, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Generative AI, Wireframing, Project Design, Web Design, Presentations, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Healthcare and Hospital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care Administration, Hospital Experience, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Health Systems, Infection Control, Medical Equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Health Administration, Medical Support, Medical Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Patient Flow, Bed Management, Hospital Admissions, Health Technology

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Caltech

    The Evolving Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Scientific Methods

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    841 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Customer Service (with AI)

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Power BI, Customer Insights, Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Dashboard Creation, Relationship Management, AI Personalization, Customer experience improvement, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Communications Management, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Personalized Service, Driving engagement, Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Static Code Analysis with SonarQube and SonarLint

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, DevSecOps, Maintainability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Quality Assurance, Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Technical Review, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    What is news?

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Content Creation, Storytelling, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI-Powered Cyber Defense: Automating Security with Intelligent Agents: Packt
  • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
  • Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Interactivity with JavaScript: University of Michigan
  • Data Analysis Using Python: University of Pennsylvania
  • Claude Design Fundamentals: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Healthcare and Hospital Management: EDUCBA
  • The Evolving Universe: Caltech
  • Microsoft Customer Service (with AI): Microsoft

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