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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

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

    4.5 stars, 6.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Probabilistic Graphical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Intelligence, Bayesian Statistics, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Statistical Inference, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.6 stars, 1.6K reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Structural Engineering, Hydraulics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, General Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mechanics, Hydrology, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Practices, Civil Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Calculus

    4.7 stars, 616 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (616) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Meta

    HTML and CSS in depth

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development Tools, Semantic Web, UI Components, Web Analytics and SEO, Server Side, Animations, Debugging, Javascript, Data Validation

    4.7 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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 and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Performance Measurement, Brand Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement

    4.5 stars, 6.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Data Engineering with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Engineering, Data Quality, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, NumPy, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Introduction to Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

    4.8 stars, 8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Markov Model, Decision Intelligence, Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 2.9K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Computational Logic, Agentic systems, Bayesian Network, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, AI literacy, Markov Model, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Probability, Model Optimization, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Reports, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Eclipse (Software), Test Case, Laboratory Testing, Test Script Development, Program Development, Verification And Validation, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture

    4.5 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Columbia University

    Construction Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Production Schedule, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Risk Management, Construction Management, Timelines, Lean Methodologies, Construction, Production Planning, Project Estimation, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Dependency Analysis, Probability & Statistics

    4.8 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Survey Data Collection and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Surveys, Survey Creation, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection, Statistical Software, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Stata, Statistical Programming, R Programming

    4.4 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models: Stanford Online
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • HTML and CSS in depth: Meta
  • Digital Marketing with Canva: Coursera
  • Data Engineering with Python: Chegg Skills
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Google
  • Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • Artificial Intelligence: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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