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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


  • M

    MathWorks

    Introduction to Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Monitoring, Quantitative Research, Mathematical Software, Data Import/Export, File Management

    4.8 stars, 214 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Writing

    4.5 stars, 563 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Health Systems, Behavioral Health, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.6 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Machine Learning with Scikit-learn, PyTorch & Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Data Collection, Model Optimization, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Transfer Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Model Training

    4.2 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (35) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards

    4.8 stars, 739 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (739) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software

    4.5 stars, 111 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (111) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Digital Publishing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 543 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Intro to Acoustics (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Physics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry

    4.5 stars, 144 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • D

    Duke University

    Copyright for Educators & Librarians

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Education and Training, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Research, Case Law

    4.8 stars, 619 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Ciencia de datos​

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Data Wrangling, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods

    4.7 stars, 586 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (586) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Market Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Derivatives, Risk Management Framework, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Equities, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Estimation, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics

    4.7 stars, 216 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Introduction to Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience: University of California, Davis
  • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering: Siemens
  • Machine Learning with Scikit-learn, PyTorch & Hugging Face: Coursera
  • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Intro to Acoustics (Part 1): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University

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