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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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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 102

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Statistics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    PyCaret: Anatomy of Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Health & Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nurse Education, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Generative AI Agents, Nursing Process, Nursing, Clinical Informatics, Generative AI, Clinical Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Responsible AI, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Basic Patient Care, Business Acumen, Physiology, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with iOS App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Apply & Master Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Sampling (Statistics), Project Management, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Process Capability, Goal Setting, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Customer experience improvement, Quality Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Mapping, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Comparative Research Designs and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cloud Services, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Security Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Solution Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, Cyber Risk, Information Technology Architecture, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Application Security, Project Documentation, Technical Documentation, Cryptography, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Interpretable machine learning applications: Part 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Policy Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Ethics, Development Environment, Software Engineering

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Get started with Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Web Development, User Accounts, Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 102: Splunk Inc.
  • Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks: Packt
  • PyCaret: Anatomy of Regression: Coursera
  • AI for Health & Nursing: AI CERTs
  • Get Started with iOS App Development : SkillUp
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Apply & Master Skills: EDUCBA
  • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks: LearnQuest
  • Blockchain Solution Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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