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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.


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Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science as a Field

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Delivery Problem

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Regression Analysis in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, R Programming, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Diagram Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management

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    367 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Art of Visual Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Cinematography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Multimedia, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Android Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Mobile Development, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    346 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Data Mining, Statistical Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of financial and management accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Management, Operating Cost, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    744 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Lifelong Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Matrix Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Solution Design, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Copyright Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Law, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Creativity, Commercial Laws

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Science as a Field: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego
  • Modern Regression Analysis in R: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin: Meta
  • Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science: Illinois Tech
  • Fundamentals of financial and management accounting: Politecnico di Milano
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
  • Matrix Methods: University of Minnesota

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