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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Editing, File Management, Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Columbia University

    Causal Inference 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Mediation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Research Design

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Health Disparities, Network Analysis, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Vibrations, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    173 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Numerical Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    189 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Growth Strategies, Marketing Automation, AI Enablement, Marketing Analytics, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Customer Engagement, Lead Generation, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer Retention, Responsible AI, Customer Advocacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Data for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Supervised Learning, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Managing Uncertainty in Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Marketing Analytics, Probability, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Risk Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Red Hat

    Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    167 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Mentalidad Emprendedora

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    243 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images: Coursera
  • Causal Inference 2: Columbia University
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics: Northwestern University
  • Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy : Starweaver
  • Data for Machine Learning: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London
  • Managing Uncertainty in Marketing Analytics: Emory University
  • Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development: Red Hat

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