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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative AI, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Vision Transformer (ViT), Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Network Architecture

    4.5 stars, 82 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (82) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Life Support, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Neurology, First Aid, Emergency Medicine, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Wound Care, Airway Management, Health Assessment, Emergency Medical Services, Mobility Assistance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment Health And Safety

    4.8 stars, 120 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (120) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy Information System, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pharmaceuticals, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.6 stars, 79 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation, Security Controls, Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration

    4.7 stars, 65 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Software Architecture, Application Design, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Computer Programming, Storyboarding

    4.2 stars, 552 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (552) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Kalman Filter Boot Camp (and State Estimation)

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Probability, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

    4.9 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Climate Change Programs, Preventative Care, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, New Product Development, Manufacturing Standards, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Persistence, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Network Model

    4.1 stars, 269 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (269) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Interactive Design, Program Development, FinTech, Command-Line Interface

    4.7 stars, 191 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (191) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    KodeKloud

    DevOps Prerequisite Course

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Web Development, Cloud Applications, Development Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Routers, Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Dependency Analysis, Software Development

    4.7 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Advanced App Development in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Android (Operating System), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Logo Design, 3D Assets, Android Studio, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, Graphics Software, Animations, Mobile Development, Color Theory, Creative Design, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

    4.3 stars, 132 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (132) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing)

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

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Intermediate · 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

  • Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System
  • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
  • Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2: IBM
  • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
  • Kalman Filter Boot Camp (and State Estimation): University of Colorado System
  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • App Design and Development for iOS: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++: University of London
  • DevOps Prerequisite Course: KodeKloud

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