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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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    Coursera

    Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Editing, File Management, Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Facebook, Instagram, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Brand Awareness, Performance Measurement, Content Creation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Authentications, CI/CD, Test Script Development, API Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Web Development Tools, Test Case, GitHub, User Interface (UI)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Python Programming, Internet Of Things, Image Quality, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Software, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    308 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    MD-102: Endpoint Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Azure Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Group Policy, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, System Configuration, Security Management, Microsoft Azure, User Provisioning, Android (Operating System), Patch Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for UX Designers

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Research, Responsible AI, User Centered Design, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona Development

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Improve Business Performance with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Google Workspace, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    560 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    National Taiwan University

    計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Functional Specification, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology, Community Health, Health Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Policy, Trend Analysis, Immunology, Clinical Research, Data Access

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    187 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to advanced tomography

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Medical Imaging, 3D Modeling, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Signal Processing, Python Programming, Applied Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Dataflow, Storytelling, Game Design, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images: Coursera
  • Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Marketing: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing: Packt
  • Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies: University of California San Diego
  • How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge: University of Michigan
  • MD-102: Endpoint Administrator: Packt
  • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera
  • Improve Business Performance with Google Forms: Coursera
  • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention: Imperial College London

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