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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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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Skills for Excel Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Star Schema, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Extract, Transform, Load, Consolidation, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration

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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Foundations and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Data Warehousing, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Data Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Machine Learning, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis

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    175 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian School of Business

    Creating a Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Market Dynamics, Text Mining, Technical Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Benchmarking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    322 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Cyber Attack Countermeasures

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    710 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Astro 101: Black Holes

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Simulations, Systems Of Measurement, Scientific Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    319 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Fundamentals of Building AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, IT Infrastructure, Technical Management, Information Systems, Mobile Security, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Wireless Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    508 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Innate Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment, Biology, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Positioning: What you need for a successful Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Target Market, Marketing, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Trend, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    980 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Virtual Environment, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, Data Preprocessing, Business Analysis, Business Reporting, Statistical Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    890 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Skills for Excel Professionals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Mining Foundations and Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creating a Portfolio : Indian School of Business
  • Cyber Attack Countermeasures: New York University
  • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Applied Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Building AI Agents: IBM
  • IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends: University of Minnesota
  • Immunology: Innate Immune System: Imperial College London

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