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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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    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

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

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    IBM

    Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Shiny (R Package), R Programming, Leaflet (Software), Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Data Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Histogram, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Databases, Data Lakes, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization

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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Fundamentals of Building AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    396 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Amazon

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Development Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Testing, Java, Computer Programming, Software Development, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scalability

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    London Business School

    Fundamentals of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Accounting, Investments, Cash Flows, Asset Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    SAS Visual Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Dashboard, Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Business Reporting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Banking and Financial Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Bank Regulations, Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Risk Management, Commercial Banking, Credit Risk, Payment Systems, FinTech, Operational Risk, Financial Market, Balance Sheet

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Transportation Management, Electrical Power, Facility Management, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Civil Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics

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    University of Minnesota

    IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, IT Infrastructure, Data Security, Information Systems, Mobile Security, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Encryption, Wireless Networks, Virtualization, Scalability

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    501 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Geometry, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Algebra

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
  • Data Visualization with R: IBM
  • Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Building AI Agents: IBM
  • Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Amazon
  • Fundamentals of Financial Analysis : London Business School
  • SAS Visual Business Analytics: SAS
  • Banking and Financial Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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