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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

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Science Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, R (Software), Statistical Software, Forecasting, Machine Learning

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Cold Calling, Customer Analysis, Selling Techniques, Sales Process, Target Market, Marketing, Market Analysis, General Sales Practices, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Planning, Business Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Outbound Calls, Market Opportunities, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing

    ★ 4.4 (159) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, UI/UX Strategy, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, User Experience, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Application Design, AI literacy, Responsible AI

    ★ 4.6 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Improvement Process, Product Improvement, Quality Improvement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement and Optimization, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Culture Transformation

    ★ 4.5 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Process Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Financial Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Communication

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Siemens

    Basics of Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Robotics, Mechanical Design, Automation, Control Systems, Program Development, Manufacturing and Production, Performance Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Programming Principles, Human Factors, Risk Management Framework

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Statistical Methods, Physics, Probability Distribution, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.3 (271) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Graphing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Practical Data Science for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Science, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Financial Data, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Literacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Analytics

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Unstructured Data, Automation, Application Development

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • Introduction to Data Science Techniques: Illinois Tech
  • Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs: 28DIGITAL
  • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits: Coursera
  • Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis: Starweaver
  • Basics of Robotics: Siemens
  • Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
  • Practical Data Science for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute

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