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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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    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Blood Collection, Pathology, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Specimen Preparation, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

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    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    545 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving Your Statistical Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Data Literacy, Sample Size Determination, Data Sharing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Asset Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    NVIDIA

    AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Artificial Neural Networks, IT Infrastructure, Information Technology Operations, Deep Learning, Network Infrastructure, Tensorflow, Hardware Architecture, Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Centers, Computer Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Data Presentation, Graphic Design, Microsoft PowerPoint, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Operations Research, NumPy, Demand Planning, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis

    3.5
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Prompt Engineering, Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Automation

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    388 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    AI & Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Governance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Administration

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Network Support, System Support, Microsoft Windows, Systems Administration, Networking Hardware, Mac OS, Technical Support, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Peripheral Devices

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    259 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, ChatGPT, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Data Quality, Generative AI

    4.8
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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

  • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
  • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp
  • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals: NVIDIA
  • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
  • Machine Learning for Supply Chains: LearnQuest
  • Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI: Coursera
  • AI & Law : Lund University

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