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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.


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Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    University of Cape Town

    Organ Donation: From Death to Life

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Improvement, Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Quality Management, Project Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Statistical Inference, Document Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Equities, Financial Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Probability Distribution, Cash Flows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building

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    528 reviews

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    728 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, File I/O, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Probability, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Improvement, Process Engineering

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Prognosis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Deep Learning

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    Google Cloud

    Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Futures Exchange, Risk Management, Equities, Actuarial Science

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    420 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
  • Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
  • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
  • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution: University of Alberta
  • AI for Medical Prognosis : DeepLearning.AI
  • Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot: Google Cloud

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