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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Application Security with Spring

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Secure Coding, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, OAuth, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Authentications, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Identity and Access Management, Spring Boot, Database Development, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Java, User Flows, Data Persistence, Kubernetes, Power BI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Multiple educators

    Foundations of Cloud Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Data Literacy, System Monitoring, Private Cloud, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Team Oriented, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Visualization Software, Virtual Machines, Process Design, Enterprise Security, Software As A Service, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export

    4.5 stars, 124 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (124) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, AI Enablement, Unstructured Data, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 458 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (458) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Surgery, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Biology

    4.7 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Python for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Data Processing, Data Dictionary, Data Mapping, Data Structures, Feature Engineering, Data Management, Data Storage, Scripting Languages, Model Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Windows 11 Pro Crash Course for System Administrators

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Patch Management, System Configuration, File Systems, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Hardening, Desktop Support, System Monitoring, File Management, Data Storage, User Accounts, System Support, Virtual Machines, IT Infrastructure, Security Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Assets, Digital Content, Digital Publishing, Network Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Open Source Technology, Market Share, Economics, Legal Proceedings

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Finance

    4 stars, 900 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (900) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Technical Communication, Data Science, Data Quality, Data Validation, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 929 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (929) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mathematical Foundations and Quantum Mechanics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Probability, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Algebra, Physics

    4.4 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    AI Content Creation for Professional Writers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Generative AI, Keyword Research, Writing and Editing, Search Engine Optimization, Writing, Content Development and Management, Content Marketing, Digital Content, Content Strategy, Digital Publishing, Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Workflow Management, Content Management, Cross-Channel Marketing, Proofreading

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions: University of Pennsylvania
  • Foundations of Application Security with Spring: Packt
  • Foundations of Cloud Analytics: SAS
  • ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Python for Data Analytics: Macquarie University
  • Windows 11 Pro Crash Course for System Administrators: Packt
  • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
  • Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP: Google Cloud
  • Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights: Google

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