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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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    École Polytechnique

    Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Grammar

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Data Driven Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Engineering Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Estimation, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Leadership and Management, Technical Management, Leadership, R (Software), Box Plots, Problem Solving

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    Packt

    Negotiating Work Flexibility

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Business Communication, Workforce Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Strategic Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Forecasting, Peer Review, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Information Technology, Analytical Skills, Digital Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, People Analytics, Statistical Programming, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, R Programming, Data Analysis

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    Packt

    Intro to Unity - Game Development Made Easy

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Building Codes, Electrical Wiring, Construction Inspection, HVAC, Building Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    527 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Supervised Machine Learning: Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Feature Engineering, Random Forest Algorithm, Statistical Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Performance Metric

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Scalability, Risking, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Estatística não-paramétrica para a tomada de decisão

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making, Probability Distribution

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1: École Polytechnique
  • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ: Sungkyunkwan University
  • The Data Driven Manager: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Negotiating Work Flexibility: Packt
  • Strategic Business Analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Intro to Unity - Game Development Made Easy: Packt
  • Semiconductor Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors: University at Buffalo
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Supervised Machine Learning: Classification: IBM

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