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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Data, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Metrics, Gross Profit, Return On Investment, Depreciation

    4.7 stars, 795 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Educational Materials, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Learning Theory, Open Source Technology, Learning Strategies

    4.9 stars, 887 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Public Works, Transportation Management, Electric Power Systems, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Traffic Flow Optimization, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Environmental Issue

    4.6 stars, 804 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (804) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Plot (Graphics), Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Case Studies

    4.6 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Natural Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 257 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Visual Storytelling, Market Data, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Mapping

    4 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Database Application

    4.7 stars, 785 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (785) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Ignite Your Everyday Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness

    4.4 stars, 310 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (310) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Efficiency and Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Image Quality, Engineering Calculations, System Requirements, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Graphical Tools, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Spatial Analysis

    4.2 stars, 66 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (66) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Nutritional Assessment, Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 167 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Cloud Identity

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, User Accounts, Cloud Management, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Authentications, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Cyber Security Policies, Single Sign-On (SSO), System Configuration, Google Workspace, Event Monitoring

    4.6 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Designing Learning Innovation: Politecnico di Milano
  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making: Rice University
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine
  • Building Web Applications in Django: University of Michigan
  • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
  • Ignite Your Everyday Creativity: The State University of New York
  • Optical Efficiency and Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder

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