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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

    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Diplomacy, Legal Strategy, International Relations, Conflict Management, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Practical Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Software, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    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, Finance, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Probability Distribution, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.7 (321) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Outbreaks and Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

    ★ 4.8 (777) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Management, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.5 (200) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Medical Records, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Security Awareness, Help Desk Support, Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Technical Support, Customer Support

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate Your Data Science Career

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Responsible AI, Data Science, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Autoencoders

    ★ 4.6 (267) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, R (Software), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Clinical Research Ethics, Database Design, Clinical Informatics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, grep, Informatics, Text Mining, Data Processing, R Programming

    ★ 4.5 (491) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Action Oriented, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Adaptability, Empowerment, Leadership, Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Planning for Young Adults

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Investments, Budgeting, Risk Management, Goal Setting, Cash Management, Loans, Wealth Management, Portfolio Risk, General Finance, Investment Management, Consumer Lending, Smart Goals, General Lending, Insurance, Financial Services, Financial Management, Credit Risk

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback

    ★ 4.3 (457) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Integral Calculus, Basic Electrical Systems

    ★ 4.7 (133) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes: Universiteit Leiden
  • Practical Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
  • Outbreaks and Epidemics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations: Coursera
  • Healthcare IT Support: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI: Elevate Your Data Science Career: IBM
  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Financial Planning for Young Adults: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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