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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


  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    MBA Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Operations Management, Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Working Capital, Database Management, Sampling (Statistics), Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), PySpark, Project Estimation, Business Strategy, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Human Resources Management and Planning, Financial Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Financial Statements, Marketing Management, Big Data

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • B

    BITS Pilani

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Agile Software Development, Bash (Scripting Language), Graph Theory, Operating Systems, Android Development, Software Design, Internet Of Things, Natural Language Processing, Docker (Software), Theoretical Computer Science, Encryption, Software Development Methodologies, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Engineering Management Graduate Certificate

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Bayesian Statistics, Apache Spark, Tool Calling, Database Systems, Data Visualization, Apache Hadoop, Database Design, PySpark, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Database Management, Databases, Supervised Learning, Data Ethics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Unsupervised Learning, Linear Algebra, Technical Communication

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • P

    Packt

    Applied Fundamentals: Guess the Number

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Program Development, Game Design, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Building Codes

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Mining, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Service Level, Dimensionality Reduction, Deep Learning, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Applied Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Training, Data Warehousing, Performance Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Science

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Tax Filing & Compliance

    Beginner · Course

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Lodash Essentials 2026 - Practical Utility Library Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, Javascript, Data Structures, Software Installation, Maintainability, Functional Testing, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Functional JavaScript with Ramda – 2026 Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Functional Design, Javascript, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Relational Databases, Database Software, Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Theory, Data Analysis, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Database Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Technical Communication, Model Evaluation

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • U

    University of North Texas

    Bachelor of Science in General Business

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Model Evaluation, Compensation Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Organizational Change, Event Management, Grammar, Mediation, Sales Process, Statistical Visualization, Social Media Strategy, Team Leadership, Design Thinking, Public Policies, Probability & Statistics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Music History, Sociology

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • C

    Coursera

    Tax Operations

    Beginner · Course

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • MBA Business Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: BITS Pilani
  • Engineering Management Graduate Certificate: Northeastern University
  • Master of Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Applied Fundamentals: Guess the Number: Packt
  • Data Science Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tax Filing & Compliance: Coursera
  • Lodash Essentials 2026 - Practical Utility Library Guide: Packt
  • Functional JavaScript with Ramda – 2026 Guide: Packt
  • Master of Data Science: Illinois Institute of Technology

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