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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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    LearnQuest

    Machine Learning for Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Wrangling, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Operations Research, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis

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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    626 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Measurement Systems Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Box Plots, R (Software), Systems Of Measurement, Data Quality, Run Chart, Scatter Plots, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Verification And Validation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Machine Controls, Automation, Robotics, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Data Mapping, Predictive Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Control Systems, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    486 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Microsoft Azure, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    373 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Analysis Software, Health Policy, Data Quality, Descriptive Statistics, Data Integration, Statistical Inference

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Data Visualization with Tableau Project

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Design Elements And Principles, Exploratory Data Analysis, Proposal Development, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    584 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Customer Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Customer experience improvement, Analytics, Financial Analysis, Inventory Management System, Data Analysis, Cost Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Reduction, Spatial Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    819 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, SQL, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Google Analytics

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    328 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Understanding and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Machine Learning for Supply Chains: LearnQuest
  • Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS: University of Toronto
  • Measurement Systems Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio: Coursera
  • NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis: Coursera
  • Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI): Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Visualization with Tableau Project: University of California, Davis
  • Supply Chain Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Google Data Analytics: Google

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