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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Explanation of Service Value System & its Components

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Agile Methodology, Governance, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, IT Management, User Feedback, Innovation, Customer Service, Process Improvement and Optimization, Automation

    ★ 4.9 (99) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Dartmouth College

    Foundations for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Classification Algorithms, Calculus

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Rust Programming and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments

    ★ 3.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Robot Localization with Python and Particle Filters

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Sampling (Statistics), Simulations, NumPy

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Patient Communication, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Basics, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Care Management, Direct Patient Care, Nursing, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Communication, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    Introduction to PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    ★ 3.7 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Red Hat

    Managing Cloud-native Applications with Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Containerization, Cloud Computing, YAML, Virtual Networking, Application Performance Management, Capacity Management, Configuration Management, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Configuration Management, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.8 (72) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Measurement – Turning Concepts into Data

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Quantitative Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research Design, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Modeling, Data Validation, Statistical Methods, Mitigation

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

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

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Differential Equations Part III Systems of Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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

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

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Advanced Tableau - Table Calculations

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Metrics

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Manufacturing Industry 101

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Sustainable Business, Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability, Communication

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Musculoskeletal Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

  • ITIL V4 Explanation of Service Value System & its Components: EDUCBA
  • Foundations for Machine Learning: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to Rust Programming and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Robot Localization with Python and Particle Filters: Coursera
  • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera
  • Introduction to PySpark: Edureka
  • Managing Cloud-native Applications with Kubernetes: Red Hat
  • Measurement – Turning Concepts into Data: Johns Hopkins University
  • Differential Equations Part III Systems of Equations : Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Advanced Tableau - Table Calculations: Corporate Finance Institute

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