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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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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Process Mining: Data science in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Process Management, Data Mining, Process Design, Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Operational Analysis, Performance Analysis, Big Data, Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Verification And Validation, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Databases, Cloud Services, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Data Store

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    908 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Performance Management and Strategic Planning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Planning, Performance Measurement, Financial Management, Performance Metric, Business Strategies, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Business Metrics, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Business Administration, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures & Algorithms in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Dashboard, Responsible AI, 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

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Packt

    MCP Developer Blueprint: AI-Powered Automation & Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Integrations, Email Automation, GitHub, Version Control, Gmail, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Docker (Software), Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Software Development Tools, Containerization, Cloud Development, Development Environment, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    The New Rules of Marketing & PR

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    YouTube Channel Growth: Use ChatGPT to Level Up Your Content

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, ChatGPT, AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Video Production, Copywriting, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Ideation, Search Engine Optimization, Content Optimization, Content Strategy, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Power BI Foundations and Solution Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Power BI, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Data Modeling, Data Store, Data Mart, Business Intelligence, Data Sharing, Dashboard, Data Integration, Dataflow, Data Storage, Data Analysis, AI Product Strategy, Data Quality, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Development, Database Application, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Web Application Technologies and Django

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Command-Line Interface, Web Servers, Web Development, SQL, Database Management, Python Programming, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Process Mining: Data science in Action: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Performance Management and Strategic Planning in Finance: John Wiley & Sons
  • Lodash Essentials 2026 - Practical Utility Library Guide: Packt
  • Foundations of Data Structures & Algorithms in Python: Packt
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA): Illinois Institute of Technology
  • MCP Developer Blueprint: AI-Powered Automation & Integration: Packt
  • The New Rules of Marketing & PR: John Wiley & Sons
  • YouTube Channel Growth: Use ChatGPT to Level Up Your Content: Skillshare
  • Power BI Foundations and Solution Architecture: Packt

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