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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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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Geometry, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry

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    182 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Governance, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, Forecasting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Lund University

    African development – from the past to the present

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Governance

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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning for Accounting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    DevOps on AWS and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Software Development, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Git (Version Control System), Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Prompt Engineering, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Probability & Statistics, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Be Your Best Creative Self

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Wind resources for renewable energies

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Real Time Data, Physical Science, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Mechanics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance: Coursera
  • Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics: Coursera
  • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
  • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Machine Learning for Accounting with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • DevOps on AWS and Project Management: Amazon Web Services
  • Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs: Arizona State University
  • From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder

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