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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize Supply & Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Revenue Management, Demand Planning, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Logistics, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Logistics Management, Business Analytics, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Cost Reduction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Build Predictive & Supervised Models

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Business Metrics, Model Training, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Metric, Machine Learning Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Statistical Methods

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Forecasting, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Technical Communication, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Software, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Data Science

    4.6 stars, 3.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    The Power of Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Probability, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 913 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (913) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Model Training, Machine Learning, GitHub

    4.4 stars, 7.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (7.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Probability & Statistics for Machine Learning & Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots

    4.6 stars, 698 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Science and Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Social Sciences, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, R Programming

    4.6 stars, 8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Basic Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Network Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability

    4.8 stars, 3.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Building Basic English Skills A1/A2

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Literacy, Language Learning

    4.7 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (98) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Portfolio Risk, Statistical Methods, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Statistics, Financial Trading, Financial Data, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Risk Management, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Financial Analysis, Jupyter, Financial Market, Python Programming, Data Visualization

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

    ★ 4.4 (4.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Optimize Supply & Pricing: Coursera
  • Build Predictive & Supervised Models: Coursera
  • Bayesian Statistics: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • The Power of Statistics: Google
  • Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Probability & Statistics for Machine Learning & Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
  • Basic Electronics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics: University of Cape Town
  • Building Basic English Skills A1/A2: University of California, Davis

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