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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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Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    634 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Institute for the Future

    Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Trend Analysis, Market Trend, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    509 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Single Variable Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Integral Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation, Derivatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Report Writing, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    Intermediate PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    人体生理学导论(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Nephrology, Urology, Cardiology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Classical Music

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    552 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Analytical Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    241 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    433 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Earth Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Trend Analysis, Investments, Policy Development, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Data Collection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    New York Institute of Finance

    Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Management

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens: Institute for the Future
  • Single Variable Calculus: University of Pennsylvania
  • Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
  • Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys: Berklee
  • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
  • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System

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