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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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    Packt

    ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Internal Auditing, Safety Training, Safety Culture, Emergency Response, Occupational Health, Safety Audits, Safety Standards, Risk Control, Risk Management, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Development, Record Keeping

    4.9
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Marketing Budgets, Performance Metric, Performance marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid media, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing, AI Personalization

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Gemini, Embeddings, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Vector Databases, Big Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, SQL, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Customer Relationship Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI For Business Analysis: Fine-Tuning LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, OpenAI API, Data Preprocessing, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, Python Programming, Unstructured Data, Performance Metric, Machine Learning, JSON

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Customer Insights, Corporate Sustainability, Continuous Improvement Process, Feasibility Studies, Collaboration, Empathy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Database Management, Operational Databases, Transact-SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, SQL, Cloud Computing, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Migration, Data Security, Virtual Machines

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Asset Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, Data Management, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Systems Security, Data Governance, Information Management, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Technical Communication, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Mindfulness, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices, Mental Health, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Software-Defined Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Predictive Models for Toxic Chemical Releases

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Process Engineering, Accident Prevention, Process Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System: Packt
  • ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics: Simplilearn
  • Gemini in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • GenAI For Business Analysis: Fine-Tuning LLMs: Coursera
  • Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management : Starweaver
  • Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate: Whizlabs
  • Asset Security: Packt
  • Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World: MathWorks
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota

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