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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Types of Vaccine

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies

    4.9 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Markov Model, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Network Model, Forecasting, Computational Logic, Dependency Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Sampling (Statistics), Model Optimization, Solution Design, Technical Design

    3.8 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Red Hat

    Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface

    4.6 stars, 170 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (170) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability Frameworks, Risk Control, Accountability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety Assurance, Safety and Security, Safety Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.5 stars, 102 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    How Diffusion Models Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Jupyter, AI Personalization, Model Training, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 280 reviews, Intermediate, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (280) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Introduction to Hospitality Management in the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Services, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Guest Relations, Innovation, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Improvement, Service Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Hotel Operations, Customer Service, Restaurant Operation, Personalized Service, Cultural Sensitivity, Digital Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, AI Personalization

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 459 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (459) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.7 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Business Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Cost Reduction, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Business Acumen, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Growth Strategies, Revenue Management, Asset Management, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel

    4.7 stars, 195 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health, Information Privacy

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Quantitative Research, Business Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Inference, Operational Efficiency

    4.3 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development: Red Hat
  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • How Diffusion Models Work: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Hospitality Management in the 21st Century: STARWEAVER
  • Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch: Coursera
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
  • Business Value Creation: Duke University
  • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts

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