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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

    Sage Publications

    Strategic Global Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Relations, Drive Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Human Relations Movement, Cultural Diversity, Employee Surveys, Labor Relations, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Terraform Associate (004) Exam Prep 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Infrastructure Architecture, IT Automation, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Cloud Management, Configuration Management, Code Reusability, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Amazon S3, Verification And Validation, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    AI Governance and Privacy Professional Certification (AIGP)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Data Governance, Model Deployment, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Risking, Decision Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Machine Learning, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • 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
  • P

    Packt

    Build an App That Uses WebSockets in 2026 to Transfer Files

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Web Applications, Web Frameworks, Real Time Data, Live Streaming, Network Model, Frontend Integration, Data Sharing, Network Protocols, File I/O, Event-Driven Programming, Secure Coding, Frontend Performance, Browser Compatibility, Javascript, Memory Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Claude for Professional Productivity and Task Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Claude Code, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Model Context Protocol, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Business Process Automation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Financial Data, Tool Calling, Productivity Software, Automation, Financial Modeling, Workflow Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Analytics the Right Way

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Analytics, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Data Literacy, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Performance Reporting, Dashboard, Operational Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Strategy, Performance Management, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Simulations, Statistical Methods, Interactive Data Visualization, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Correlation Analysis, Numerical Analysis

    4.5 stars, 105 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (105) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Strategic Marketing and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Management, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Leadership, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Value Propositions, Business Leadership, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer experience strategy (CX), Organizational Leadership, Marketing Psychology, Leadership and Management, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Consumer Lending

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation

    4.6 stars, 201 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (201) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    C# Programming Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, .NET Framework, Integrated Development Environments, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Development Environment, Software Development, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Web Development, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Physics, Mechanics, Hydrology, Emerging Technologies, Cost Estimation

    4.8 stars, 815 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (815) · 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

  • Strategic Global Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • Terraform Associate (004) Exam Prep 2026: Packt
  • AI Governance and Privacy Professional Certification (AIGP): Packt
  • IT Service Management Excellence – ITIL 4 Foundation Program: Packt
  • Build an App That Uses WebSockets in 2026 to Transfer Files: Packt
  • Claude for Professional Productivity and Task Automation: Packt
  • Analytics the Right Way: John Wiley & Sons
  • Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1: École Polytechnique
  • Foundations of Strategic Marketing and Leadership: Sage Publications
  • Microsoft Data Visualization: Microsoft

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