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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


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    Coursera

    Personalize Notifications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Data Analytics Using SPSS Modeler Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Transformation, Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Quality, SPSS, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, Data Visualization Software, Regression Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Clean & Maintain Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data Cleansing, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Data Validation, Process Improvement and Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Fundamentals of GIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Data Sharing, Spatial Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Social Media Analytics and Sentiment Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Calendar Management, Performance Analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Content Development and Management, Customer Insights, Web Analytics, Content Strategy, Scheduling, Target Audience, Marketing Communications, Persona Development, Analytics, Market Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Power BI Bootcamp - Learn by Building a Real-World Project

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Star Schema, Data Transformation, Snowflake Schema, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Advanced Google Ads Optimization Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Pay Per Click Advertising, Keyword Research, Marketing Budgets, Online Advertising, Target Audience, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Performance marketing, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Budget Management, Forecasting, Performance Analysis, Bidding, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Packt

    Master Inventory System – Unity 6 & Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, Game Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, Integration Testing, Animation and Game Design, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Technical Design, Graphics Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Mapping

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Excel 365 Advanced – Power Features and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Copilot, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, ChatGPT, Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Visual Basic (Programming Language)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Forecast Financials with Monte Carlo Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Trend Analysis, Probability Distribution, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Set Permissions Right

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Collaborative Software, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, User Accounts, Security Controls, Project Management, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Personalize Notifications : Coursera
  • Apply Data Analytics Using SPSS Modeler Workflows: EDUCBA
  • Clean & Maintain Lists: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of GIS: University of California, Davis
  • Social Media Analytics and Sentiment Insights: Coursera
  • Power BI Bootcamp - Learn by Building a Real-World Project: Packt
  • Master Advanced Google Ads Optimization Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Prompting & AI Tooling: Packt
  • Master Inventory System – Unity 6 & Blender: Packt
  • Excel 365 Advanced – Power Features and Automation: Packt

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