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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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Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    Simplilearn

    Workflow Automation using Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Marketing Automation, OpenAI API, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Automation, Performance Tuning, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Scalability, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Application Programming Interface (API), Content Creation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Credit Risk Analysis and Underwriting

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Underwriting, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Cash Flows

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Investment Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Risk Analysis

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Practical Data Wrangling with Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Statistics, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    MD-102: Endpoint Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Azure Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Group Policy, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, System Configuration, Security Management, Microsoft Azure, User Provisioning, Android (Operating System), Patch Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Urinalysis, Anatomy, Nephrology, Gynecology, Physiology, Pathology, Biology

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Social Impact, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Business Strategy

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ball State University

    Statistical Methods for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Simulations, Statistical Visualization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Finite Element Methods, Medical Devices, Materials science, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Electronics, Quality Assurance, Process Control, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Product Testing, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, NIST 800-53, Digital Forensics, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Risk Management, System Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Systems Thinking, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Research Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Scatter Plots, Environmental Monitoring

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Design Process, Torque (Physics), Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Workflow Automation using Generative AI: Simplilearn
  • Credit Risk Analysis and Underwriting: Starweaver
  • Investment Evaluation: Duke University
  • Practical Data Wrangling with Pandas: Coursera
  • MD-102: Endpoint Administrator: Packt
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction: Rice University
  • Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations: University of Michigan
  • Statistical Methods for Data Science: Ball State University
  • Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication: University of Minnesota
  • NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks: Packt

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