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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


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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Demand Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Supply Chain Planning, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Seaweeds

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Biotechnology, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Collaborating with G Suite Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Gmail, Telecommuting, Virtual Networking, File Management

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    412 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Conditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Data Wrangling, Histogram

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    301 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, International Relations, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Financial Trading, Socioeconomics, World History, Supply And Demand, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

    Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music History

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    610 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    366 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, Code Review, User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Systems Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    893 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Demand Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introduction to Seaweeds: University of California San Diego
  • Collaborating with G Suite Apps: Coursera
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Conditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Data Visualization in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
  • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects): University of Colorado Boulder

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