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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Science for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability & Statistics, AI Personalization, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, R (Software), Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (29) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computer Science

    ★ 4.5 (46) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    MathWorks

    Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Model Training, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Data Processing, Technical Communication, Predictive Modeling, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Usability, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Auditing, Diversity and Inclusion, Web Development Tools, Automation, Consulting, Test Tools, Gap Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Prioritization, Audit Planning

    ★ 4.2 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    CertNexus

    Analyze Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Applied Machine Learning

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Autodesk, Architecture and Construction, Architectural Design, Design Software, Document Management, Data Import/Export, File Management, Design, System Configuration

    ★ 4.6 (59) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, Unix, Linux, File I/O, File Management

    ★ 4.5 (63) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Geometría Analítica Preuniversitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Geometry, General Mathematics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Decision Making, Data Science, Biostatistics, Strategic Decision-Making, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Intelligence, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Edureka

    Modern Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Node.JS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Webpack, React Redux, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, MongoDB, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, API Design, Programming Principles, Software Development, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    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

  • Data Science for Marketing: University of Colorado System
  • Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau: Packt
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Coursera
  • Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World: MathWorks
  • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera
  • WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices: Coursera
  • Analyze Data: CertNexus
  • AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans: Packt
  • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera
  • Geometría Analítica Preuniversitaria: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

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