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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Intermediate SQL: Querying, Data Manipulation, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Application, Database Management, Data Access, Relational Databases, Database Development, Data Manipulation, Database Administration, Database Theory, Databases, Data Transformation, Database Management Systems, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Cisco Networking: Device Setup, Services, and VLANs

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Vibe Coding with Cursor AI & Google Stitch

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, Debugging, Application Development, Vibe coding, User Interface (UI), iOS Development, UI Components, Android Jetpack, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development Tools, Interactive Design, Android Development, AI powered creativity, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, Web Applications, Swift Programming, Program Development, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Financial Trading, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Securities Trading, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Training, Market Trend, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    3.9 stars, 379 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (379) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Gandhian Thought and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Communication Strategies, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Journalism, Media Relations, Public History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Conflict Management, Culture, Governance, Digital Marketing Campaigns, World History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    4.7 stars, 320 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (320) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Getting Started with Go

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Memory Management, File I/O, Computational Logic, Network Protocols, Package and Software Management

    4.6 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Graphs

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Routing Protocols, Network Model, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.7 stars, 2.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Machine Learning

    4.5 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Economics, Social Impact, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Revenue Management, Model Optimization

    4.7 stars, 652 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

    4.6 stars, 307 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (307) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Decision Support Systems, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intermediate SQL: Querying, Data Manipulation, and Security: John Wiley & Sons
  • Cisco Networking: Device Setup, Services, and VLANs: Packt
  • Vibe Coding with Cursor AI & Google Stitch: Packt
  • Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance: New York Institute of Finance
  • Gandhian Thought and Communication: Sage Publications
  • Introduction to Mechanics: Rice University
  • Getting Started with Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Algorithms on Graphs: University of California San Diego
  • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford Online

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