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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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    University of North Texas

    Math Prep: College & Work Ready

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Geometry, Statistics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    327 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Epidemiology, Surgery, Cell Biology, Care Management, Biology, Pathology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Basics of Healthcare Data Analytics: Boost Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Health Information Management, Data Cleansing, Health Informatics, Data Governance, Clinical Data Management, Patient Safety, Data Visualization, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, SQL

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Data Analytics Using Python and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Model Evaluation, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Business Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Aerospace 3D Printing: Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Materials science, Process Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Sustainable Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Development, Sustainable Design, Process Validation, Equipment Design, Mechanical Design, Process Control, 3D Assets, Engineering Design Process, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Design Specifications, Design Strategies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Open-Source E-commerce Platforms for Modern Retail Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Order Management Systems, Web Analytics, Scalability, Open Source Technology, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Software, Data Analysis Software, WordPress, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Decision Making, Content Management Systems, Payment Systems, Cost Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Salesforce Agentforce: Introduction to Agentforce Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Salesforce, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Full-Stack AI and Mastering AI Agents Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Document Management, Vector Databases, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Social Selling: Leveraging Social Media for Sales Success

    Skills you'll gain: Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Training, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Sales Management, Sales Pipelines, Selling Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Target Audience, Lead Generation, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Persona Development, Storytelling, Global Marketing, Trend Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Benchmarking

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Clean & Maintain Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data Cleansing, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Data Validation, Process Improvement and Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Crisis Intervention, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Social Impact, Psychology, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Math Prep: College & Work Ready: University of North Texas
  • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Basics of Healthcare Data Analytics: Boost Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Apply Data Analytics Using Python and Pandas: EDUCBA
  • Aerospace 3D Printing: Additive Manufacturing: Coursera
  • Open-Source E-commerce Platforms for Modern Retail Solutions: Coursera
  • Salesforce Agentforce: Introduction to Agentforce Platform: Edureka
  • Full-Stack AI and Mastering AI Agents Bootcamp: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
  • Social Selling: Leveraging Social Media for Sales Success: LearnQuest

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