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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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    SkillUp

    Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Agile Project Management, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Decision Making

    4.7
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    544 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Presentation, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Spatial Data Science and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Network Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    525 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Retrieval and Search Engines

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Web Scraping, Machine Learning Algorithms, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Information Architecture, Statistical Methods

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    961 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Love as a Force for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Social Justice, Communication, Empathy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    428 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Introduction to Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Processing, Water Sustainability, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Quantitative Research, Analysis, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Converter Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Graphical Tools, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    650 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

    4.5
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    497 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Defining, Describing, and Visualizing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, R (Software), Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Histogram

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    531 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp
  • Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Spatial Data Science and Applications: Yonsei University
  • Text Retrieval and Search Engines: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Love as a Force for Social Justice: Stanford University
  • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
  • Introduction to Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Converter Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
  • Defining, Describing, and Visualizing Data: University of Colorado Boulder

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