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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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    Logical Operations

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Report Writing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Office, Geospatial Mapping, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Álgebra básica

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, General Mathematics, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Geometry

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, User Story, New Product Development, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Real-Time Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Sustainable Design

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University at Buffalo

    Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Safety Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs

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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    PCB Design with Altium Designer: Hands-on

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electronics, Design Specifications, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Technical Design, Electronic Components, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Systems, Verification And Validation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Design Software, Project Documentation, Production Process, Design, Design Strategies, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Validating and Safeguarding Production AI

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Security, Software Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Model Deployment, Performance Tuning, Model Evaluation, Secure Coding, Continuous Monitoring, Integration Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Validation, Statistical Methods, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Logistic Regression, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Statistics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Introduction to Communication Science

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Qualitative Research

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Generative AI Foundations in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Transfer Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Inclusive Leadership: Leading Diverse Teams

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Uncover Product Insights: Analyze Engagement Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Reporting, Web Analytics, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Descriptive Analytics, Customer Engagement, Benchmarking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Excel for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Data Visualization, Consolidation, Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Sharing, Data Mapping, Productivity Software, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Security, Data Validation, Document Management, Data Management, User Interface (UI)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Microsoft Excel: Logical Operations
  • Álgebra básica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Master of Engineering in Engineering Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
  • PCB Design with Altium Designer: Hands-on: Coursera
  • Validating and Safeguarding Production AI: Coursera
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Wesleyan University
  • Introduction to Communication Science: University of Amsterdam
  • Generative AI Foundations in Python: Packt
  • Inclusive Leadership: Leading Diverse Teams: John Wiley & Sons

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