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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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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infection Control, Microbiology, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, Immunology, Treatment Planning, Data Mapping

    4.7 stars, 191 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Careers in Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Spreadsheet Software, Professional Development, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Data Presentation, Trend Analysis, Business Writing, Writing, Professionalism, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Public Relations, Product Lifecycle Management, Presentations, Communication, Constructive Feedback

    4.5 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mécanique : Solide Indéformable

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Physics

    4.8 stars, 35 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Quantitative Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Markov Model, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Software Testing, Statistical Modeling, Process Modeling, Probability, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics

    4.3 stars, 54 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials science, Mechanics, Engineering, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8 stars, 235 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (235) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tencent Cloud

    Tencent Cloud Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Database Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Data Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Database Management Systems, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Databases, Public Cloud, Cloud Standards, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing

    4.7 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 281 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Implementation of GenAI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Development Environment, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Design

    4.6 stars, 161 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (161) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Physics, Physical Science, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 102 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Basics of Healthcare Data Analytics: Boost Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Health Information Management, Data Cleansing, Health Informatics, Data Governance, Clinical Data Management, Data Mapping, Patient Safety, Data Visualization, Database Design, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Data Literacy

    3.5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Geometry

    4.9 stars, 143 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (143) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 459 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (459) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention: Imperial College London
  • Careers in Sustainability: Arizona State University
  • Mécanique : Solide Indéformable: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Quantitative Model Checking: 28DIGITAL
  • Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Tencent Cloud Practitioner: Tencent Cloud
  • GenAI for Everyone: Coursera
  • Implementation of GenAI Agents: Coursera
  • Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation: Rice University
  • Basics of Healthcare Data Analytics: Boost Patient Outcomes: Coursera

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