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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


  • I

    IBM

    Data Science with R - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Collection, Predictive Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Predictive Analytics, Tidyverse (R Package), Regression Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Science, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard Creation

    4.6 stars, 116 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    Emory University

    Survey analysis to Gain Marketing Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Research, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Strategic Marketing, Business Research, Correlation Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Model Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 126 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (126) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • R

    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, User Provisioning, OS Process Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, System Monitoring, System Support, Network Administration, General Networking

    4.8 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (110) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Performance Improvement, Operational Performance Management, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Operational Efficiency

    4.6 stars, 97 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (97) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning for Accounting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Automation, LLM Application, AI literacy, Model Evaluation, Innovation

    4.5 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, UI/UX Strategy, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Application Design, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Prototyping

    4.6 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health, Information Privacy

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas

    4.4 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (62) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Project Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Project Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7 stars, 165 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Data Science with R - Capstone Project: IBM
  • Survey analysis to Gain Marketing Insights: Emory University
  • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
  • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business: Coursera
  • Machine Learning for Accounting with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations: Coursera
  • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
  • Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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