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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


  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Data for Effective Policy Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Policy Analysis, Data Quality, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Research, Statistical Analysis, Research Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver 4 with Python - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, CI/CD, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Test Data, Unit Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Code Reusability, Test Execution Engine, Javascript, Browser Compatibility, Scripting

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Signaling actions of small molecules

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Oncology

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    In core nuclear fuel management

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Design Process, Process Control, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Cost Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    AngularJS for Beginners: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Code Reusability, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Model View Controller, Web Development

    ★ 4.3 (21) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Lean Six Sigma: Define, Analyze & Improve

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Strategic Leadership, Lean Methodologies, Performance Improvement, Process Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Change Management, Culture Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Performance Measurement, Strategic Prioritization

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Algal Blooms and Proliferations

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Quality, Hazard Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health, Microbiology, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Cryptography, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    IE Business School

    Fundamentals of Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Disabilities, Diversity Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, People Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Gerontology, Workplace inclusivity, Developmental Disabilities, Demography, Empowerment

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Create environmental awareness content with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

    ★ 4.5 (39) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Document Management, Autodesk, Construction, Engineering Documentation, Architecture and Construction, Architectural Drawing, Collaborative Software, AutoCAD, Project Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Digital Transformation, Architectural Design, Technical Design, Construction Management, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Data Modeling, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.2 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Develop Clustering Models with Azure ML Designer

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Model Deployment, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, User Accounts

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • Data for Effective Policy Making: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Selenium WebDriver 4 with Python - Zero To Hero: Packt
  • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • In core nuclear fuel management: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AngularJS for Beginners: Getting Started: Coursera
  • Lean Six Sigma: Define, Analyze & Improve: EDUCBA
  • Algal Blooms and Proliferations: University of California San Diego
  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Diversity: IE Business School
  • Create environmental awareness content with Canva: Coursera

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