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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


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    Microsoft

    Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, React.js, Version Control, Performance Tuning, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Application Design, Development Testing, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Game Design, Program Development, Software Testing, Javascript

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Policies, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Information Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Data Integration, Report Writing, IT Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Performance Measurement

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Systems, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Electronic Components, Calculus, Electronics, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors for a Carbon Free World

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mechanical Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of DevOps and Git

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Devops Tools, DevOps, Version Control, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Software Development, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Interpretable machine learning applications: Part 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Policy Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Descriptive Statistics, Data Ethics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Development Environment, Software Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Import/Export, Patch Management, Memory Management, Database Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Data Migration, Database Software, Data Storage Technologies, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Servers, Database Administration, Query Languages, User Accounts, System Configuration, SQL

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Pivot Tables in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Cloud Computing

    2.4
    Rating, 2.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit: Microsoft
  • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
  • Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 2: Coursera
  • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sensors for a Carbon Free World: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of DevOps and Git: Packt
  • Interpretable machine learning applications: Part 5: Coursera
  • Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero: Packt

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