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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.7 stars, 126 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (126) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Arbitration, Tax Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Tax Laws, Mediation, Litigation and Civil Justice, Commercial Laws, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Relations, Contract Management, Governance

    4.8 stars, 564 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (564) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Presence, Web Content, Web Design, Git (Version Control System)

    4.5 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Model Training, Transfer Learning, Databricks, Machine Learning

    4.5 stars, 332 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Test Script Development, Application Development, Application Design, Application Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Development Environment, Frontend Integration, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Interoperability, Command-Line Interface

    4.5 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evidence-based Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Process Validation, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Research, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, General Science and Research, Research Design, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Synthesis

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

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

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Meta Ads Manager, Marketing Analytics, Registration, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Statistics

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Econometria Básica Aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Economics, Probability & Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 173 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
  • European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe: Lund University
  • Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS: Coursera
  • Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Decentralized Applications (Dapps): University at Buffalo
  • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam: SAS

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