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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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    EDUCBA

    Python: Implement & Evaluate Random Forests for ML

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, API Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    NodeJS Made Easy for MEAN or MERN Stack

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Angular, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Server Side, Development Testing, JSON, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - Endless Runner

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI), Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Modern C++ Templates In Depth

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build Interactive Websites with HTML, CSS & jQuery

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Javascript and jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Semantic Web, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Python: Web Dev, GUI, Databases & Mobile Apps

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Machine Learning with R: Apply & Predict

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, AI Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Mobile Security, ChatGPT

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Game Development, Data Science, and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Game Design, Data Science, Animation and Game Design

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Master RAW Editing in Affinity Photo

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Image Quality, Photography, Post-Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building Medieval Worlds - Unreal Engine 5 Modular Kitbash

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Game Design, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Architectural Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Building Design, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Python: Implement & Evaluate Random Forests for ML: EDUCBA
  • Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala: Packt
  • NodeJS Made Easy for MEAN or MERN Stack: Packt
  • Unreal Engine 5 - Endless Runner: Packt
  • Modern C++ Templates In Depth: Packt
  • Build Interactive Websites with HTML, CSS & jQuery: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Python: Web Dev, GUI, Databases & Mobile Apps: Packt
  • Advanced Machine Learning with R: Apply & Predict: EDUCBA
  • Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials: Packt
  • Game Development, Data Science, and Machine Learning: Packt

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