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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


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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Emergency Response, Public Health, Information Privacy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Data Mapping, Real Time Data, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Test Case, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Surgery, Anatomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Trustworthiness, Professionalism, Personal Integrity, Business Administration, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Leadership Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Case Studies, Corporate Sustainability, Conflict Management, Team Leadership

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    4.6
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    264 reviews

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Investigation, Statistical Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Inclusive Analytic Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Focus Group, Correlation Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Business Analytics, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Stakeholder Analysis, Probability, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
  • Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation: Coursera
  • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty: Johns Hopkins University
  • Inclusive Analytic Techniques: University of Toronto
  • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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