• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Basic Statistics

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    524 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    MedCerts

    Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Urinalysis, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Specimen Collection, Cardiology, Medical Assistance, Patient Preparation, Diagnostic Tests, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Infection Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    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
    ·
    486 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Geometry, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Markov Model, Probability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    218 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Minnesota

    Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    831 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, Query Languages, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    684 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Investments, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    926 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    576 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    UiPath

    Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Data Manipulation, Email Automation, Web Scraping, User Interface (UI), Business Process Automation, Automation, UI Components, Test Automation, Context Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Network Protocols, Data Import/Export, Software Development Tools, Data Management, Unstructured Data, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Deployment, Programming Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    521 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Customer Data Analytics for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    746 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Searches related to basic statistics

basic statistics in python (correlations and t-tests)
basic inferential statistics for psychology
rstudio for six sigma - basic descriptive statistics
1…131132133…434

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

  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting: MedCerts
  • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Recommender Systems: University of Minnesota
  • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM
  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA): UiPath

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok