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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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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Prep for Machine Learning in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Box Plots, Python Programming, Data Science, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Sales Managers: Data-Driven Sales Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, AI Personalization, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Strategy, Anthropic Claude, Customer Engagement, Responsible AI, Sales Training, Customer experience improvement, Lead Generation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Forecasting, Business Ethics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real-Life Examples

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Software Installation, System Monitoring, File Management, User Accounts

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Keras Deep Learning & Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Deployment, Keras (Neural Network Library), NumPy, Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Development Environment, Pandas (Python Package), Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Compliance Management, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Online Advertising & Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Analytics, Big Data, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Data Ethics, Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Campaigns, Return On Investment, Descriptive Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Customer Engagement, Information Privacy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Classification and Planned Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Data Visualization, Simulations, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Thermal Management, Materials science, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Chatbots with Deep Learning and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Supervised Learning Regression Classification Clustering

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Logistic Regression, Random Forest Algorithm, Bayesian Statistics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Strategies for Paid Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Performance marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Budget Management, Bidding, Marketing Analytics, Lead Generation, Facebook, Consumer Behaviour

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Prep for Machine Learning in Python: Corporate Finance Institute
  • GenAI for Sales Managers: Data-Driven Sales Forecasting: Coursera
  • Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real-Life Examples: Packt
  • Keras Deep Learning & Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN): Packt
  • Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers: Packt
  • Online Advertising & Social Media: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Classification and Planned Experiments: Arizona State University
  • Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Advanced Chatbots with Deep Learning and Python: Packt
  • SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data: Coursera

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