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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


  • S

    Skillshare

    Camera Basics for Video: Foundations for Video Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Photography, Storytelling, Creativity, Content Creation, Leadership, Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    No-Code Data Science and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Regression Analysis, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, Data Analysis Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft 365 - File Management and Storage Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Intranet, Content Management Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Molecular Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    394 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Currency Transaction Reports - US

    Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Financial Regulations, Compliance Training, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Azure Infrastructure as Code with Bicep

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Containerization, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, GitHub, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    RAG Systems in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Deployment, LangChain, Performance Tuning, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LangGraph, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Vector Databases, Data Preprocessing, Scalability, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), AI Workflows, Cloud Computing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Google SEO Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Web Analytics, Marketing, AI Personalization, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Social Media, User Experience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate with Rules

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Automation, Business Process Automation, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Camera Basics for Video: Foundations for Video Creation: Skillshare
  • No-Code Data Science and Machine Learning: Edureka
  • Microsoft 365 - File Management and Storage Tools: Packt
  • The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 1: University of Minnesota
  • Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Currency Transaction Reports - US: SkillUp
  • Azure Infrastructure as Code with Bicep: Packt
  • RAG Systems in Practice: Edureka
  • Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis

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