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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


  • L

    LearnQuest

    Mastering Final Cut Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Motion Graphics, Knowledge of Apple Software, Post-Production, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Animations, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Editing, Content Management, File Management, Color Matching, Timelines, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

    4.4 stars, 230 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (230) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Solution Delivery, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Development, Presentations, Persistence

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Agile Frameworks, Scaling, & Organizational Change

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scaled Agile Framework, Organizational Change, Backlogs, Team Motivation, Agile Project Management, People Development, Agile Methodology, Change Management, Agile Software Development, Performance Metric, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Product Development, Employee Coaching, Sprint Planning, Coaching, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Affiliate Marketing For Dummies

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Scalable Application Development with NestJS

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Scalability, Restful API, Server Side, Software Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Systems Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), JavaScript Frameworks, API Design, Middleware, Microservices, Enterprise Architecture, Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Application Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, CI/CD, Javascript, Continuous Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    UiPath

    Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Data Manipulation, Email Automation, Web Scraping, User Interface (UI), Business Process Automation, Automation, UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Context Management, Network Protocols, Data Import/Export, Software Development Tools, Robotics, Data Management, Process Modeling, Computing Platforms, Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Document Management

    4.7 stars, 535 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (535) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), electromagnetics, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving, Scientific Visualization, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Trigonometry

    4.7 stars, 274 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (274) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    API Security Testing for Pentesters & Bug Hunters (2026)

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Testing, Penetration Testing, AI Integrations, Restful API, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Test Tools, Software Documentation, Exploitation techniques, Authentications, JSON, Security Management, Docker (Software)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Shopify Foundations: Setting Up Your Online Store

    Skills you'll gain: Order Fulfillment, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management, Market Opportunities, Retail Store Operations, E-Commerce, Product Assortment, Retail Management, Product Planning, Market Research, Shipping and Receiving, Merchandising, Web Design, Sales Strategy, Marketing Channel, Web Design and Development, Sales Tax, Business, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Automate Workflow Actions

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, HubSpot CRM, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Marketing Operations, Content Performance Analysis, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Communications Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Workflow Management, Customer Engagement, Personalized Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Process Design, Customer experience improvement, Automation, Marketing, Driving engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Securing Accounts and Preventing Attacks in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Risk Management, Social Skills, Business Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mastering Final Cut Pro: LearnQuest
  • Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Agile Frameworks, Scaling, & Organizational Change: Packt
  • Affiliate Marketing For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Foundations of Scalable Application Development with NestJS: Packt
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA): UiPath
  • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism: Rice University
  • API Security Testing for Pentesters & Bug Hunters (2026): Packt
  • Shopify Foundations: Setting Up Your Online Store: John Wiley & Sons

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