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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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    Packt

    DevOps Project - 2022: CI/CD with Jenkins Ansible Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, DevOps, Apache Tomcat, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Continuous Deployment, Apache Maven, Application Deployment, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, YAML, Git (Version Control System)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Predictive Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Customer Analysis, Project Design, Applied Machine Learning, Solution Design, Sprint Planning, Machine Learning, Brainstorming, Trend Analysis, Design Thinking, Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Quality Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Protecting and Managing APIs

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), OAuth, API Design, Cloud API, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, API Testing, Restful API, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Data Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Prometheus (Software), Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Accounting: Balance Ledgers & Adjust Entries

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accruals, Ledgers (Accounting), Month End Closing, Accrual Accounting, Accounting Software, General Ledger, Accounting Records, Accounting, General Accounting, Reconciliation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Failure Analysis, Biological Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Simulations, Chemical Engineering, Model Evaluation, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Probability

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Univariate Time Series Analytics & Modeling with EViews

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Plot (Graphics)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Game Projects, C# Scripting, and Social Features

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Scripting, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Temporal Logic Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Algorithms, Safety and Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Patient Records: Organize & Explain Charts

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Records Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Document Management, File Management, Patient Safety, Clinical Documentation, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Kubernetes Training for Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Angular.js for Beginners: Directives

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Components

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Synthflow for Beginners: Build a Voice AI Receptionist

    Skills you'll gain: Self Service Technologies, Automation, Setting Appointments, AI Workflows, Calendar Management, Prompt Engineering, Customer Service, Customer Inquiries, Customer Communications Management, Scheduling, Dental Care, Greeting Customers

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • DevOps Project - 2022: CI/CD with Jenkins Ansible Kubernetes: Packt
  • Predictive Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
  • Protecting and Managing APIs: Edureka
  • Accounting: Balance Ledgers & Adjust Entries: Coursera
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Univariate Time Series Analytics & Modeling with EViews: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Game Projects, C# Scripting, and Social Features: Packt
  • Temporal Logic Model Checking : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Patient Records: Organize & Explain Charts: Coursera
  • Kubernetes Training for Beginner: Simplilearn

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