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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


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    Duke University

    人体生理学导论(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hemodynamics, Neurology, Urinalysis, Capillary, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Data Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, SQL, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Accounting, Database Management, Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Relational Databases, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software, Data Structures

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    IE Business School

    Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, International Relations, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Financial Trading, Socioeconomics, World History, Supply And Demand, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام جداول بيانات جوجل

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Graphing, Statistics, Data Science, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

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    Yale University

    America's Unwritten Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Political Sciences, Civil Law, Governance

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

    Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Web Design, Wireframing, Typography, Layout Design, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Mobile Development

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    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

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    335 reviews

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Applied Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    319 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, File Management, Personal Development

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Ciencia de datos​

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Data Literacy, Correlation Analysis, Data Quality, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Data Security, Data Management, Cloud Deployment, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
  • Accounting Data Analytics with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
  • أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام جداول بيانات جوجل : Coursera
  • America's Unwritten Constitution: Yale University
  • Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX): IBM
  • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Introduction to Applied Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs: Coursera
  • Ciencia de datos​: Universidad de los Andes

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