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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Development and Management, Video Production, Digital Media Strategy, Style Guides, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Performance Measurement, Brand Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Classification Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Infrastructure, Data Presentation, Data Processing, MongoDB

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate and Explain Retention Curves

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, Product Improvement, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Analytics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Customer Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Excel 365 Intermediate – Data Analysis & Advanced Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Business Mathematics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Genomic Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Data Quality, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: AI Skills
    AI Skills
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Pandas (Python Package), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    260 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    735 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, React.js, General Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Digital Marketing with Canva: Coursera
  • Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Cybersecurity in the AI Era: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Evaluate and Explain Retention Curves: Coursera
  • Excel 365 Intermediate – Data Analysis & Advanced Functions: Packt
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology

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