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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.


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Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    University of Amsterdam

    Qualitative Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Surveys, Research Design, Report Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Process Mining: Data science in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Data Mining, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Data Processing, Operational Analysis, Performance Analysis, Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Verification And Validation, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Data & Finance for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Valuation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Working Capital, Competitive Analysis, International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    494 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Linear Circuits 2: AC Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Verification And Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    768 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Pandas (Python Package), Technical Communication, Data Quality, Data Validation, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    898 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, User Accounts

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Low Voltage, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Three-Phase

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Box Plots, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    437 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Strategic Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Forecasting, Peer Review, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Information Technology, Analytical Skills, Digital Transformation, Business Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Communication, Customer Insights, Complex Problem Solving, R Programming, Data Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, UI Components, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    How to Describe Data

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Qualitative Research Methods: University of Amsterdam
  • Process Mining: Data science in Action: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Data & Finance for the future: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Linear Circuits 2: AC Analysis : Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights: Google
  • Getting Started in Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Introduction to Project Management: Coursera
  • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
  • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
  • Strategic Business Analytics: ESSEC Business School

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