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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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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using dplyr and ggplot2 in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, R (Software)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Diabetes Disease Detection with XG-Boost and Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Python Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    Building AI Agents – Fundamentals to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Calendar Management, Machine Learning Methods, Scheduling, AI Security, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CJE: Certified Jenkins Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Software Configuration Management, Containerization, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Requirements Analysis, Version Control, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create corporate Newsletters with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Target Audience, Business Correspondence, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    X

    Xbox

    Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Centered Design, Web Design, Human Centered Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Mockups, Graphic Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced

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

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Starweaver

    Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Public Relations, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Communications, Employee Engagement, Branding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, New Business Development, Budgeting, Innovation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Z

    Zoho Corporation

    Getting Started with Zoho CRM for Sales Reps

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Business Software, Sales Enablement, Sales Development, Sales Pipelines, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Strategy, Automation, Workflow Management, Lead Generation, Business Process Automation, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Foundation of Structural Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Vibrations, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Physics, Systems Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Visualization using dplyr and ggplot2 in R: Coursera
  • Diabetes Disease Detection with XG-Boost and Neural Networks: Coursera
  • Building AI Agents – Fundamentals to Advanced: Packt
  • Exam Prep CJE: Certified Jenkins Engineer: Whizlabs
  • Create corporate Newsletters with Canva: Coursera
  • Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles: Xbox
  • Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: Starweaver
  • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech

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