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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

    Securing Applications with Checkmarx

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Technical Communication, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Model Evaluation and Benchmarking

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Dashboard, Image Quality, Test Script Development, Image Analysis, Test Case, Verification And Validation, Large Language Modeling, Data Visualization, Continuous Monitoring, Plotly, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Matplotlib, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Chemistry, Physiology, Physics, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    789 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    SystemVerilog Tutorials: Hardware Design & Verification

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Data Structures, Systems Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Systems, Computer Engineering, Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Software Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Test Engineering, Programming Principles, Data Synthesis, Analysis, Design, Process Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Boost Team Approvals

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Workflow Management, Collaboration, Standard Operating Procedure, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Process Management, Employee Surveys, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Improvement, Data Collection, Developing Training Materials

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Hands-On Projects
    Hands-On Projects
    N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    353 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Inclusive Leadership: Leading Diverse Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Diversity Training, Relationship Management, Self-Awareness, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Employee Retention, Empathy, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cultural Diversity

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Machine Learning for Predictive Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Financial Data, Predictive Modeling, Customer Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Customer Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Risk Modeling, Inventory Management System, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Prompting & AI Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Code Review, Maintainability, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Software Documentation, JSON, Persona Development, Git (Version Control System), Debugging, Development Testing, Data Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate Invoice Data Entry with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Document Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design Scalable OpenGL Rendering Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Computer Graphics, Software Design, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, System Design and Implementation, Debugging, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Securing Applications with Checkmarx: Coursera
  • Model Evaluation and Benchmarking: Coursera
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • SystemVerilog Tutorials: Hardware Design & Verification: Coursera
  • Boost Team Approvals: Coursera
  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Inclusive Leadership: Leading Diverse Teams: John Wiley & Sons
  • Apply Machine Learning for Predictive Business Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Prompting & AI Tooling: Packt

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