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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


  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Intermediate1

    4.9 stars, 437 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (437) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sage Publications

    Competitive Advantage and Market Positioning Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Marketing, Business Strategy, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Brand Strategy, Target Market, Strategic Thinking, Product Development, Product Lining, Branding, New Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Market Trend

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • P

    Packt

    PCI DSS v4.0.0 Fundamentals & Compliance Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Security Controls, Compliance Management, Payment Processing, Regulatory Compliance, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Compliance Auditing, Data Security, Project Implementation, Audit Planning, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Policies, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    How to Describe Data

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Reporting, Sampling (Statistics), Research, Data Validation

    4.7 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    UNESCO

    Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Risking, Human Centered Design, Interaction Design, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, AI literacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Sustainability Reporting, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 59 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Global Financial Markets and Instruments

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Investment Management, Securities Trading, General Finance, Capital Markets, Equities, Financial Trading, Finance, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Corporate Finance, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows

    4.5 stars, 2.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Pearson

    Risk and Return Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Modeling, General Finance, Investments, Risk Management, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Correlation Analysis, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Options Trading: Concepts, Markets, and Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Trading, Market Trend, Financial Market, Derivatives, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Equities, Risk Control, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Finance, Marketing Strategies, Financial Planning, Financial Accounting, Growth Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Debugging Machine Learning Models with Python

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Responsible AI, Debugging, Model Deployment, Model Training, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Test Tools, Applied Machine Learning, Testability, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Verification And Validation, Python Programming, AI Security, Test Driven Development (TDD), AI Enablement

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • C

    Coursera

    Utilize ChatGPT for Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Copywriting, Editing, Performance Analysis, Writing and Editing, Writing, Branding, Program Standards, Version Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation, Advanced Testing, and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Stress Testing, Performance Testing, Test Script Development, API Testing, GitHub, Postman API Platform, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Test Tools, Version Control, Generative AI, Test Case, Git (Version Control System), AI literacy, Technical Communication, Integration Testing, Software Development, Computer Science, Information Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel for Business with AI: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Dashboard, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Intermediate1: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Competitive Advantage and Market Positioning Strategies: Sage Publications
  • PCI DSS v4.0.0 Fundamentals & Compliance Guide: Packt
  • How to Describe Data: University of Michigan
  • Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI: UNESCO
  • Global Financial Markets and Instruments: Rice University
  • Risk and Return Relationships: Pearson
  • Foundations of Options Trading: Concepts, Markets, and Risk: John Wiley & Sons
  • Debugging Machine Learning Models with Python: Packt
  • Utilize ChatGPT for Emails: Coursera

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