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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


  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    The Finance of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Financial Systems, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Climate Change Programs, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Corporate Finance, Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Policy, Corporate Strategy, Credit Risk, Financial Regulation, Investments, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Sustainable Business

    4.6 stars, 131 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Software Installation

    4 stars, 22 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (22) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Validity and Bias in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

    4.9 stars, 258 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review

    4.3 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Database Theory, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Store, Analytics, Data Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Lakes, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Cloud Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Test Planning

    4.7 stars, 154 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment

    4.3 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

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

    4.6 stars, 275 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (275) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Model Optimization, Python Programming, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.5 stars, 174 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (174) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Real-World Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Integration, A/B Testing, Data Import/Export, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Git (Version Control System), Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, GitHub, Social Media Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy

    4.3 stars, 97 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (97) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Lactation Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Production Process, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control

    4.8 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Diagram Design, Technical Design, Design, Open Source Technology, Software Installation, Data Import/Export

    4.1 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Program Development, C and C++, Programming Principles, Application Development, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Computational Thinking, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Build Tools, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computational Logic

    4.4 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Finance of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
  • Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D: Skillshare
  • Validity and Bias in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot: Microsoft
  • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs: Coursera
  • Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Python for Real-World Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Lactation Biology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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