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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


  • P

    Packt

    Spring Boot Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Spring Framework, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, Program Development, Restful API, Application Frameworks, Secure Coding, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, UI Components, Software Development Tools, Authentications, User Interface (UI), Databases

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

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

    Packt

    Postman Tutorial: Getting Started with API Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, Restful API, Development Environment, Collaborative Software, Test Tools, Web Applications, Data Import/Export, Authentications

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Leadership Studies, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Organizational Change

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

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

    Genentech

    Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Psychological Evaluations, Patient Evaluation, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Quantitative Research, Psychosocial Assessments, Data Literacy, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Oncology, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis Tools, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Project Design, Development Environment

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Starweaver

    Credit Risk Analysis and Underwriting

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Underwriting, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Commercial Lending, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Stakeholder Communications, Quality Assessment, Business Strategies

    ★ 4.3 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    EDUCBA

    Master Excel Advanced Functions and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Forecasting, Dashboard Creation, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Security

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Illinois Tech

    Model Diagnostics and Remedial Measures

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Verification And Validation, Feature Engineering, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Scatter Plots, Data Transformation, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI for Keyword Research

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI, AI Integrations

    ★ 4.6 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Technical Support and Services, Linux Administration, Technical Support, Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Network Security, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, System Configuration, DevOps, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    ★ 4 (51) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Spring Boot Foundations: Packt
  • Postman Tutorial: Getting Started with API Testing: Packt
  • Leadership: Infosec
  • Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research: Genentech
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM
  • Credit Risk Analysis and Underwriting: Starweaver
  • Master Excel Advanced Functions and Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Model Diagnostics and Remedial Measures: Illinois Tech
  • Generative AI for Keyword Research: Coursera
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Coursera

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