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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

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, R (Software), Probability, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    3.8 stars, 801 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (801) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Basic Engineering Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Algebra, Derivatives

    4.5 stars, 190 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (190) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Indian School of Business

    Basic Financial Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Financial Planning, General Finance, Finance, Wealth Management, Financial Management, General Lending, Budget Management, Budgeting, Tax, Financial Acumen, Tax Planning, Investments, Financial Market, Investment Management, Income Tax, Risk Management, Goal Setting

    4.5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Basic Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Databases

    4.7 stars, 231 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Basic Math: Algebra

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Bayesian Computational Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), R Programming, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Probability, Simulations, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Basic Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Systems Design, System Requirements, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Innovation, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

    4.3 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Sage Publications

    Applied Statistics Using Stata

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Stata, Logistic Regression, STATA (Software), Quantitative Research, General Science and Research, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Entry, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Basic Math: Derivatives

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Geometry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Implementing Basic BGP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Statistics For Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

    4 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Basic Engineering Mathematics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Basic Financial Literacy: Indian School of Business
  • Basic Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Basic Math: Algebra: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Bayesian Computational Statistics: Illinois Tech
  • Basic Recommender Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Applied Statistics Using Stata: Sage Publications
  • Basic Math: Derivatives: Universitat Politècnica de València

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