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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


  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Optimizing Machine Learning Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Model Optimization, Business Operations, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Performance Management, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Communications

    ★ 4.4 (51) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Python for Data Visualization: Matplotlib & Seaborn

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (78) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Classification Algorithms, Statistical Programming, Correlation Analysis, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Build Powerful AI Agents with OpenAI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, OpenAI API, Model Deployment, OpenAI, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Enterprise Application Management, OAuth, Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, Performance Tuning, Real Time Data, Interoperability, Prompt Patterns, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Proposal Development, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Spreadsheet Software, Management Reporting, Presentations, Financial Acumen, Finance

    ★ 4.6 (81) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Case Studies, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, ChatGPT, Decision Intelligence, Business Process Automation, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Cost Containment, Innovation, Automation

    ★ 4.4 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Advanced Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Build & Use Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Risking, Data Ethics, Microsoft 365, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Governance, Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fudan University

    抗菌药与超级细菌 --天使与魔鬼的博弈

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Drug Interaction, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceuticals, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Substance Abuse, Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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

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

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Fundamentals of CNNs and RNNs

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.3 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Data Import/Export, Model Evaluation, No-Code Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics

    ★ 4.5 (61) · Beginner · 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

  • Optimizing Machine Learning Performance: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Python for Data Visualization: Matplotlib & Seaborn: Coursera
  • Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict: EDUCBA
  • Build Powerful AI Agents with OpenAI Tools: Coursera
  • Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy : Starweaver
  • Advanced Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Build & Use Agents: Knowledge Accelerators
  • 抗菌药与超级细菌 --天使与魔鬼的博弈: Fudan University
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of CNNs and RNNs: Sungkyunkwan University

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