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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


  • P

    Packt

    Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera PPM Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Coordinating, Project Performance, Enterprise Application Management, Project Management Software, Project Portfolio Management, Budget Management, Performance Reporting, Expense Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Skills, Report Writing, Administration, System Configuration, Dependency Analysis, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Data Import/Export

    4.8 stars, 126 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (126) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research, Peer Review

    4.5 stars, 467 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (467) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Linear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistical Software, Data Science, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

    4.6 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Functions & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic

    4.8 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create Video for Online Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Course Development, Storyboarding, Media Production, Cinematography, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Creation, Storytelling, Editing, Writing

    4.7 stars, 239 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Basics of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering, Physics, Physical Science, Engineering Calculations, Chemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics

    4.9 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Plotly, Data Ethics, Plot (Graphics), Generative Model Architectures, Scientific Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    4.3 stars, 123 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (123) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget Management, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Order Processing, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Accounting, General Accounting, Inventory Control, Cost Management, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Financial Accounting

    4.5 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Intro to International Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Branding, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Generative AI for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Transfer Learning, AI Integrations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection

    4.3 stars, 106 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Immersify

    Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Health Systems, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care

    4.8 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Metabolic Makeover

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement

    4.5 stars, 168 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (168) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera PPM Professional: Packt
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • Linear Regression: Illinois Tech
  • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Functions & Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • How to Create Video for Online Courses: The University of Edinburgh
  • The Basics of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Python: Microsoft
  • Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Intro to International Marketing: Yonsei University
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Data Analysis: Microsoft

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