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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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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Telecommunications, Matlab, High Voltage, Three-Phase, Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Science of Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Control Systems, Coordination, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Analysis and Interpretation of Data

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Quality, Statistical Methods, Data Cleansing, Digital Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Market Research, Return On Investment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    263 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Marketing Analytics, Web Scraping, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Pandas (Python Package), Text Mining, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Seaborn, Content Performance Analysis, Jupyter

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Whizlabs

    Data Engineering in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, AWS SageMaker, Feature Engineering, Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Create the User Interface in Android Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Responsive Web Design, Kotlin, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development, Animations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Science Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Software, Forecasting, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Tech Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Sales, Sales Presentation, Solution Selling, B2B Sales, Consultative Approaches, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Engagement, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Financial Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Determinants, & Eigenvectors

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Geometry, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance: L&T EduTech
  • The Science of Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Analysis and Interpretation of Data: Queen Mary University of London
  • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python: Coursera
  • Data Engineering in AWS: Whizlabs
  • Create the User Interface in Android Studio: Meta
  • Introduction to Data Science Techniques: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Tech Sales: Coursera
  • Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis: Starweaver

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