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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


  • N

    New York University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Financial Services, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Portfolio Management, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    341 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data-oriented programming, Program Development, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Business Writing, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    274 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    229 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Media ethics & governance

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Research, Governance, Journalism, Data Ethics, Advertising, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    590 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Health Care, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Planning, Project Management, Probability & Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Generative Model Architectures, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming, Automation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Physics, Angular, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Physical Science

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    106 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Innate Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment, Biology, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    156 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    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

  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
  • Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging: University of Michigan
  • Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger: Coursera
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • Media ethics & governance: University of Amsterdam
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit: University of New Mexico
  • Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations: Coursera
  • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan
  • Quantum Mechanics for Engineers: University of Colorado Boulder

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