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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


  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Responsible AI, Process Management, Global Marketing, Web Analytics, Culture Transformation, Financial Statement Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Organizational Leadership, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Capital Budgeting, Design Thinking, Descriptive Statistics, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Excel

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Earn a degree
    Earn a degree
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Bachelor of Science in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Development, Environmental Policy, Human Learning, Environmental Issue, Interpersonal Communications, Habit Formation, Social Skills, Research Design, Childhood Education and Development, Research, Behavioral Economics, Sustainable Development, Empathy, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence, Sampling (Statistics)

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • C

    Coursera

    Apply Depreciation Rules for Tax

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Manage Tax Filing and Submission

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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, Data Warehousing, Model Training, Performance Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Science

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Inteligencia Artificial: Machine learning, ética y nuevas tendencias Certificado MasterTrack®

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation

    4.8 stars, 102 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Model Optimization, Logistic Regression, Probability Distribution, Vocabulary

    4.6 stars, 9.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (9.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 9 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA): Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Apply Depreciation Rules for Tax: Coursera
  • Manage Tax Filing and Submission: Coursera
  • Data Science Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Inteligencia Artificial: Machine learning, ética y nuevas tendencias Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
  • Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania

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