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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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    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Client Services, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Physique des particules - une introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Radiation Protection, Materials science, Chemistry, Physical Science, Laboratory Experience, Mechanics, Experimentation, Systems Of Measurement, Calculus, Research, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    商管統計資料分析一 (Analytics for Business and Management (I))

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Feature Engineering, Statistical Inference, Data Transformation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Skills for Excel Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Star Schema, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Fitness Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Physiology, Adaptability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Goal Setting, Communication, Anatomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Risk Modeling, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Geometry, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management, NoSQL, Cloud Services, PostgreSQL, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    African development – from the past to the present

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Demography, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institute for the Future

    Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Trend Analysis, Market Trend, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation

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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

  • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
  • Physique des particules - une introduction: University of Geneva
  • 商管統計資料分析一 (Analytics for Business and Management (I)): National Taiwan University
  • Data Skills for Excel Professionals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Understanding Fitness Programming: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets: Coursera
  • Microsoft Azure SQL: Microsoft
  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder

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