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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8 stars, 482 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (482) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Introduction to Blender 3D: Beginner’s guide to 3D modeling

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Installation, Computer Graphic Techniques, Control Panels, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Excel 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Data Cleansing, Data Sharing, Cloud Storage, Organizational Skills, Learning Management Systems, File Management, Data Maintenance, Editing, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Networking & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Network Administration, Key Management, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Security Controls, General Networking, Network Planning And Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Tools & Techniques for Bug Bounties

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Test Tools, Secure Coding, System Configuration, Security Engineering, Linux Administration, Software Installation, GitHub, Proxy Servers, Web Servers, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Data Ethics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Power Plant Engineering: Fundamentals & Thermal Cycles

    Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Energy and Utilities, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Power, Thermal Management, Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Process Engineering, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Environmental Engineering, Process Analysis, Systems Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Context Engineering, Code Reusability, AI Workflows, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

    4.7 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Process Management, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 602 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Recognizing Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, New Business Development, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Needs Assessment, Market Trend, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Solution Delivery, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Development, Presentations, Persistence

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Terraform Associate (004) Exam Prep 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Infrastructure Architecture, IT Automation, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Cloud Management, Configuration Management, Code Reusability, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Amazon S3, Verification And Validation, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    AI Security Architecture, Controls, and Defensive Operations

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Personally Identifiable Information, Model Context Protocol, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Financial Management: Duke University
  • Introduction to Blender 3D: Beginner’s guide to 3D modeling: Skillshare
  • Microsoft Excel 365 Fundamentals: Packt
  • Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Networking & Security: Whizlabs
  • Ethical Hacking Tools & Techniques for Bug Bounties: Packt
  • Power Plant Engineering: Fundamentals & Thermal Cycles: L&T EduTech
  • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • Project Management Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Recognizing Opportunity: Pearson
  • Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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