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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


  • S

    Siemens

    Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Engineering Software, Systems Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Solution Architecture, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Cloud Computing

    4.1 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • D

    Duke University

    Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Infant Care, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Anthropology, Human Development, Motion Arguments, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Life Sciences, Environment, Biology, Education and Training

    4.9 stars, 286 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (286) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Codio

    Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Scientific Visualization, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, R Programming, Python Programming

    4 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Code Reusability

    4.9 stars, 789 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (789) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la programación con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Scripting, Computer Programming

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Claude AI Tools for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Figma (Design Software), AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Tools, AI Integrations, Marketing Automation, Organizational Skills, Business Writing, Design, Generative AI, AI Security, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Code Review, Artificial Intelligence, Web Design, Strategic Thinking

    4.3 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (60) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Langchain and Langgraph

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI API, LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LangChain, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Agentic Workflows, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 141 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (141) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    人体生理学导论(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Physiology, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Nephrology, Hemodynamics, Neurology, Urology, Cell Biology

    4.8 stars, 104 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (104) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Sales Enablement, Data Management, Sales Process, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Management, Customer Engagement, User Accounts, Customer Success Management, Marketing Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Automation, Business Reporting

    4.2 stars, 222 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (222) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI

    4.7 stars, 233 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (233) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Hands-on Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 632 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (632) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, LLM Application, Data-oriented programming, Program Development, Code Reusability, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (24) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering: Siemens
  • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
  • Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown: Codio
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • Introducción a la programación con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Claude AI Tools for Beginners: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Langchain and Langgraph: Packt
  • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
  • Salesforce Basics: University of California, Irvine
  • Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam: Microsoft

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