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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


  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Data Entry, Data Security, Banking, Data Management, Software Installation, Reconciliation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    184 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Investment Management, Investments, Securities (Finance), Equities, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Unsupervised Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Data Science, Big Data, Data Analysis, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    361 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Basics of Cisco Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Switches, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Introduction to Supply Chain Finance & Blockchain Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain, Cash Flows, Blockchain, Cash Management, FinTech, Commercial Banking, Supplier Management, Payment Systems, Performance Measurement, Financial Systems, Finance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Analysis, Financial Policy, Economics, International Finance, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    340 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    247 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, Infographics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, ChatGPT, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Data Quality, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    153 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Sterile Procedure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    335 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Berklee

    Creativity And Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Self-Starter, Brand Strategy, Open Mindset, Collaboration, Product Development, Visionary, Curiosity, Professional Networking, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    381 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Unsupervised Machine Learning: IBM
  • Basics of Cisco Networking: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Finance & Blockchain Technology: New York Institute of Finance
  • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
  • ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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