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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


  • 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
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded Systems using C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Data Storage

    4.2 stars, 159 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (159) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Process Modeling, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Network Model, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics, Clinical Documentation, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 341 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (341) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Human Computer Interaction

    4.8 stars, 498 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Social Impact, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Political Sciences, Electronic Media, Robotics

    4.7 stars, 375 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    MathWorks

    Image Processing for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, File I/O, Automation, Digital Signal Processing, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Engineering Practices, Spatial Data Analysis, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Preprocessing, Environmental Monitoring, Quantitative Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Import/Export, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 262 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    医学统计学与SPSS软件(基础篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Correlation Analysis, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Analysis

    4.6 stars, 159 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación Educativa y Tecnología para el Aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Business Modeling, Workforce Development, Higher Education, Adult Education, Training and Development, Program Standards, Scalability, Trend Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Training Programs

    4.8 stars, 556 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, HVAC, Construction Inspection, Electrical Equipment, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, Mechanical Design, Systems Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation

    4.7 stars, 733 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Finance

    4.6 stars, 102 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Market Opportunities, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Performing Arts, Marketing and Public Relations, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Music History, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compensation Management

    4.5 stars, 147 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (147) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Embedded Systems using C: EDUCBA
  • Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine: The University of Edinburgh
  • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
  • Image Processing for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
  • 医学统计学与SPSS软件(基础篇): Peking University
  • Innovación Educativa y Tecnología para el Aprendizaje: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
  • Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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