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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


  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 2

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Grammar, Oral Comprehension

    4.6 stars, 941 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (941) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical AI Design & Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Governance, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Stakeholder Communications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Accountability Frameworks, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, AI Orchestration, User Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Leadership and Organizational Culture Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Culture, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Leadership, Succession Planning, Organizational Skills, Employee Engagement, Adaptability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    IT Service Management Excellence – ITIL 4 Foundation Program

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Service Improvement, Information Technology Operations, IT Management, Service Level, Information Technology, Continuous Improvement Process, Governance, Problem Management, Asset Management, Configuration Management, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Incident Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Application Frameworks, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Systems Design, System Requirements, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Systems Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Image Analysis, Graphical Tools, Human Factors, Applied Mathematics, Technical Design

    4.3 stars, 381 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (381) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Data Aggregation and Performance Optimization with Polars

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Descriptive Analytics, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 and Agent Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Compliance Auditing, Zero Trust Network Access, Compliance Reporting, Responsible AI, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Teams, Technical Communication, Generative AI Agents, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Microsoft Power Platform, AI literacy, Microsoft Office, Portfolio Management

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Assessment, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Team Management, Service Improvement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Team Oriented, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Business Process, Production Process, Production Management

    4.5 stars, 435 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (435) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    Olay

    AI Beauty: Transforming Cosmetics via Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Personalized Campaigns, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Data-Driven Marketing, Computer Vision, Customer Insights, Information Privacy, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Portfolio Selection and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Equities, Finance, Risk Appetite, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 634 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (634) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Data & Finance for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Acumen, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development

    4.7 stars, 514 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (514) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Java for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Java, Java Programming, Android Development, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Data Access, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development Tools, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic

    4.5 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • Chinese for HSK 2: Peking University
  • Ethical AI Design & Implementation: Packt
  • Leadership and Organizational Culture Evolution: John Wiley & Sons
  • IT Service Management Excellence – ITIL 4 Foundation Program: Packt
  • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Aggregation and Performance Optimization with Polars: Packt
  • Microsoft 365 and Agent Administration: Microsoft
  • Six Sigma Principles: Kennesaw State University
  • AI Beauty: Transforming Cosmetics via Prompt Engineering: Olay
  • Portfolio Selection and Risk Management: Rice University

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