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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


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 2: Diodos y Transistores

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced Data Analysis with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Anomaly Detection, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Creating Features for Time Series Data

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started with Flutter & Dart

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Modelización Cuantitativa para Finanzas Corporativas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Finance, R Programming, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Engineering Design Process, Torque (Physics), Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Immersify

    Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Communication Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Communications, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Digital Signal Processing, Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Estimation, Engineering Analysis, Network Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Sales Presentations, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Word, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    OpenAI for Beginners: AI Assistants for Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Application Deployment, LLM Application, AI Enablement, OpenAI, Project Management, Prompt Engineering

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 2: Diodos y Transistores: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Advanced Data Analysis with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
  • Creating Features for Time Series Data: SAS
  • Getting Started with Flutter & Dart: Packt
  • Modelización Cuantitativa para Finanzas Corporativas: Universidad Austral
  • Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Relational Database Design: Illinois Tech
  • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System : Immersify
  • Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University

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