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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


  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Income Tax, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    751 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Control automático: La tecnología invisible

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Automation, Applied Mathematics, Predictive Modeling, Systems Design, Systems Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    363 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Campus BBVA

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Project Management Life Cycle, Probability Distribution

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Unix Shell, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Security Controls, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Revising

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Collaboration, Time Management, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    401 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Intermediate PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    338 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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 California San Diego

    Code Free Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, No-Code Development, Software Installation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    216 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM AI Enterprise Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Data Presentation, Tensorflow, Application Deployment, Dimensionality Reduction, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Probability Distribution, Apache Spark, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Supervised Learning, Design Thinking, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    360 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Dashboard, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, User Accounts, Data Transformation, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Security Management, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    434 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Derivatives

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    477 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Control automático: La tecnología invisible : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Business Analytics : Campus BBVA
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Writing and Editing: Revising: University of Michigan
  • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations: Coursera
  • Code Free Data Science: University of California San Diego
  • IBM AI Enterprise Workflow: IBM

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