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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Seismology to Earthquake Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Hazard Analysis, Mechanics, Physical Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Laboratory Testing

    ★ 4.2 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de cero a analista de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Extract, Transform, Load, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Package and Software Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Python Programming, Jupyter, Graphing, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Computing Platforms

    ★ 4.1 (95) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Content Scheduling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (274) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Informatics, Dependency Analysis

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

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

    KodeKloud

    Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Linux Commands, Devops Tools, Unix Commands, DevOps, YAML, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Software Installation, File Systems, Computer Networking, Data Persistence

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    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, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Demography, International Finance, Trend Analysis, Governance

    ★ 4.2 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Project Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Project Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications

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

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

    Coursera

    Sentiment Analysis with Deep Learning using BERT

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Data Cleansing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Test Data, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.4 (398) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Data Mapping, Building Information Modeling, Global Positioning Systems, Network Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Software Installation, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms

    ★ 4 (44) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Minnesota

    Matrix Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Linear Algebra, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Python Programming

    ★ 4.1 (249) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Atlassian

    Introduction to Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Issue Tracking, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Seismology to Earthquake Engineering: École Polytechnique
  • Python: de cero a analista de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Relational Database Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
  • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
  • Project Risk Management: Coursera
  • Sentiment Analysis with Deep Learning using BERT: Coursera
  • Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS: L&T EduTech

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