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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced PROC SQL Techniques for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Stored Procedure, SAS (Software), Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Aptly

    Supercharge your Social Media Marketing with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, AI Personalization, Real Time Data, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, AI Enablement, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Driving engagement, Marketing Automation, A/B Testing, Content Creation, Persona Development, Generative AI, Brand Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Banking Solutions using TallyPrime

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Ledgers (Accounting), Banking, Payment Processing and Collection, Bookkeeping, Cash Handling, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Data Import/Export, System Configuration, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Tenacity, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Data Collection, Reliability, Descriptive Statistics, Interviewing Skills

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, Commercialization, Customer Insights, Safety Assurance, Statistical Process Controls, Laboratory Experience, Product Improvement, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Procedures, Product Lifecycle Management, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Materials science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    566 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Real-World Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Integration, A/B Testing, Data Import/Export, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Git (Version Control System), Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, GitHub, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Debugging & Testing for Software Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Software Development Tools, Site Reliability Engineering, Regression Testing, Event Monitoring, Unit Testing, API Testing, Integration Testing, Incident Response, Performance Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Distributed Computing, CI/CD, Microservices

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Responsible AI, Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Graphing, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    857 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Set Smart Campaign Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Campaign Management, Smart Goals, Email Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    ETL Testing Basics for Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Databases, Data Manipulation, Real Time Data, AI Workflows, Database Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Performance Tuning, Process Design, Data Validation, Apache, Scalability, Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Email Metrics, Reporting & Campaign Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Stakeholder Communications, Campaign Management, Performance Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Email Marketing, Smart Goals, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Content Performance Analysis, Business Writing, Workflow Management, Data Presentation, Strategic Marketing, Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Data Visualization, A/B Testing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Understand and Apply Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Apply Advanced PROC SQL Techniques for Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Supercharge your Social Media Marketing with AI: Aptly
  • Banking Solutions using TallyPrime: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
  • Python for Real-World Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Debugging & Testing for Software Delivery: Edureka
  • Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building: Google
  • Set Smart Campaign Goals: Coursera
  • ETL Testing Basics for Databases: Coursera

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