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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


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    SAS

    Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, SAS (Software), Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Analysis, Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Markov Model, Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Market Liquidity, Tensorflow

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Asset Management, Business Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Feasibility Studies, Business Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Network Model, Data Strategy, Data Literacy, Digital Assets

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Athletic Training, Physiology, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Immunology, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving Your Statistical Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Data Sharing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Synthesis, R Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    NVIDIA

    Introduction to Networking

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, System Requirements

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees and Graphs: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Jazz Improvisation

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Music Performance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Analyze Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Feature Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data: SAS
  • Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis: Universiteit Leiden
  • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
  • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Introduction to Networking: NVIDIA
  • Trees and Graphs: Basics: University of Colorado Boulder

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