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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


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback

    4.3 stars, 458 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (458) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    COBOL Programming with VSCode

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), z/OS, Mainframe Computing, IBM DB2, Debugging, Mainframe Technologies, Middleware, Job Control Language (JCL), Software Development, Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, IBM WebSphere MQ, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Modeling

    4.6 stars, 192 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (192) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Berklee

    Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

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

    4.7 stars, 392 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (392) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software

    4.7 stars, 224 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (224) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Oncology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Data for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Model Training, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Ethics, Data Transformation, Model Optimization, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Statistical Analysis

    4.4 stars, 98 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Controle Usando a Resposta em Frequência

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Systems Design, Design Specifications, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Diagram Design, Plot (Graphics), Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

    4.3 stars, 164 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (164) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Quantitative Finance & Risk Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Financial Forecasting, Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, A/B Testing, Portfolio Risk, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning

    3.9 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (15) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Cómo Invertir en Cripto

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Digital Assets, Key Management, Investments, Financial Trading, Blockchain, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Investment Management, Asset Management, FinTech, Trend Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Operating Cost, Operating Expense, Decision Making, Risking

    4.8 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issue, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Geostatistics, Water Resources, Production Process, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Hydraulics, Geospatial Mapping, Process Analysis, Microbiology

    4.6 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Computer Systems, Data Storage, Information Technology, Memory Management

    4.5 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (75) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Foundations of Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Data Presentation, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Digital Marketing, Apache Hadoop, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Predictive Modeling

    4.6 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
  • COBOL Programming with VSCode: IBM
  • Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions: Berklee
  • Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets: Coursera
  • General Biology: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Data for Machine Learning: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Controle Usando a Resposta em Frequência: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Quantitative Finance & Risk Modeling: Coursera
  • Cómo Invertir en Cripto: Universidad Austral
  • Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production: L&T EduTech

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