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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Global Financial Markets and Instruments

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Equities, Finance, Financial Services, Market Liquidity, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Fixed Asset, Cash Flows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, PySpark, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage, Python Programming

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Application Technologies and Django

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Web Servers, SQL, Database Management, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Getting Started with Go

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, File I/O, Network Protocols

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    528 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Advanced Styling with Responsive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Browser Compatibility, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, Javascript

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistics, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Research Proposal: Initiating Research

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Proposal Writing, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Business Writing, Sampling (Statistics), Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Request for Proposal, Client Services, Professional Networking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    946 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pathology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    833 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Upper Intermediate B2.1

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Storytelling, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Writing, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Vocabulary, Culture, Trend Analysis, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Descriptive Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon

    Introduction to Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Software Development, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Global Financial Markets and Instruments: Rice University
  • Hadoop Platform and Application Framework: University of California San Diego
  • Web Application Technologies and Django: University of Michigan
  • Getting Started with Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
  • Advanced Styling with Responsive Design: University of Michigan
  • COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python: Coursera
  • Research Proposal: Initiating Research: University of California, Davis
  • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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