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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel for Business with AI: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Dashboard, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Testing, Django (Web Framework), API Design, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, JSON, Performance Tuning, Back-End Web Development, Data Validation

    4.4 stars, 395 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (395) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Essential Tools and Practices for .NET 8 Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, .NET Framework, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Development Tools, ASP.NET, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Secure Coding, Integrated Development Environments, C# (Programming Language), Unit Testing, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Application Design, Design Software, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    LearnKartS

    Docker Registries and Image Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Microservices, CI/CD, DevOps, Containerization, Devops Tools, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Release Management, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Private Cloud, DevSecOps, Package and Software Management, Metadata Management, Software Versioning, Linux, Application Lifecycle Management, Automation, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • K

    KodeKloud

    Azure Networking: VNETs, VPN, and Traffic Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Management, Team Management, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Presentations, Team Leadership, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Communication, Model Evaluation

    4.6 stars, 3.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Track Competitor Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Market Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Monitoring, Strategic Thinking, Business Priorities, Sales Enablement, Concision, Report Writing, Business Writing, Action Oriented, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    SQL for Data Extraction and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Warehousing, Ad Hoc Analysis, Business Intelligence, Databases, Data Maintenance, Database Management, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Analytics, Star Schema, Query Languages, Operational Databases, Data Quality, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Business Logic, Business Metrics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Claude API for Developers - Build Intelligent Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, AI Orchestration, Embeddings, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Vector Databases, Agentic Workflows, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI Agents, Python Programming, Real Time Data, Context Management, Document Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Research Reports, Model Optimization, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operational Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Inventory Control, Case Studies, Process Optimization, Algorithms, Project Design, Machine Learning, Business Analytics

    4.8 stars, 734 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (734) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Data Storage Technologies, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Storage, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics

    3.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Credit Risk Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Model Evaluation, Credit Risk, Exploratory Data Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Data Preprocessing, Commercial Lending, Risk Control, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Banking, Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Controls, Financial Market, Logistic Regression, Analytics, Cash Flows, Working Capital, Research

    5 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (43) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Excel for Business with AI: Intermediate: Macquarie University
  • APIs: Meta
  • Essential Tools and Practices for .NET 8 Development: Packt
  • Docker Registries and Image Distribution: LearnKartS
  • Azure Networking: VNETs, VPN, and Traffic Management: KodeKloud
  • Managing Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Track Competitor Changes: Coursera
  • SQL for Data Extraction and Analysis: Coursera
  • Claude API for Developers - Build Intelligent Applications: Packt
  • Operations Research: National Taiwan University

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