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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 California San Diego

    Introduction to Graph Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Traffic Flow Optimization, Program Development

    4.5 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Project Management with ClickUp for Work & Life

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Performance Metric, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Planning, Slack (Software), Organizational Skills, Project Management, Project Planning, Performance Reporting, Productivity, Project Management Software, Performance Analysis, Process Design, Scope Management, Goal Setting, Team Collaboration, Communication, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Single Variable Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation, Derivatives

    4.6 stars, 474 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Insurance Policies, Medicare, Copayment Collection and Processing, Economics, Home Health Care, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospital Medicine, Hospice

    4.8 stars, 705 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (705) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Outlook 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Microsoft 365, Setting Appointments, Microsoft Teams, Gmail, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Meeting Facilitation, Coordinating, Organizational Skills, File Management, Scheduling, Time Management, Document Management, Prioritization, Business Correspondence, Writing, Account Management, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, AI Integrations

    4.6 stars, 633 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    SQL Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Relational Databases, Transact-SQL, Data Transformation, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Databases, Query Languages, Database Development, Database Software, Database Management, Data Access, Database Design, Data Wrangling, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI Agents, Data Presentation, Maintainability

    4.6 stars, 268 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (268) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York University

    Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Model Training, Machine Learning, Derivatives, Tensorflow

    3.7 stars, 824 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.7 (824) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Building Experiments in PsychoPy

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Psychotherapy, Laboratory Equipment, Survey Creation, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Computer Displays, Laboratory Research, Display Devices, Debugging, Sensory Systems Analysis, Image Quality, Research and Design, Data Collection, Performance Testing, Electrophysiology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) Certification Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Generative AI, DevSecOps, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Threat Modeling, Model Optimization, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Governance, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Validation, File Management

    4.9 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
  • Mastering Project Management with ClickUp for Work & Life: Packt
  • Single Variable Calculus: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
  • Microsoft Outlook 365 Fundamentals: Packt
  • Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot: Google Cloud
  • SQL Foundations: Microsoft
  • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Building Experiments in PsychoPy: Sage Publications
  • Mathematical Foundations and Quantum Mechanics Essentials: Packt

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