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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Intermediate SQL: Querying, Data Manipulation, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Application, Database Management, Data Access, Relational Databases, Database Development, Data Manipulation, Database Administration, Database Theory, Databases, Data Transformation, Database Management Systems, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Teamwork: Build and Sustain High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Management, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability Frameworks, Diversity and Inclusion, Accountability, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Software Testing Fundamentals and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Acceptance Testing, System Testing, Functional Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Quality Assurance, Behavior-Driven Development, Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Tools, Test Planning, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Case, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, User Story, Development Environment, Quality Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Supervised Machine Learning: Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Classification Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 845 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (845) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Verification And Validation

    4.7 stars, 544 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (544) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Logistic Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, R (Software), Public Health, Data Preprocessing

    4.8 stars, 368 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (368) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Package and Software Management, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Integration, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Science, Data Structures, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Computational Logic

    4.8 stars, 187 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Enterprise Architecture & Business Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Enterprise Modeling, Data Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Systems Analysis, Interoperability, Business Systems, Object Oriented Design, Restful API, Engineering Software, Information Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, IT Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Getting Started with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Web Servers, Back-End Web Development, Package and Software Management, Web Applications, Code Reusability, Javascript, JSON, Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), File Systems, Maintainability, Operating Systems, API Testing, Network Routing, File I/O, Object Oriented Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Python Programming, Calculus, Mechanics, Simulations, Derivatives

    4.8 stars, 392 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (392) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    IBM

    Applied Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Rmarkdown, Model Evaluation, Shiny (R Package), SQL, R (Software), Data Manipulation, Web Scraping

    4.5 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Epidemiology for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Science and Research, Research, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Statistical Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Intermediate SQL: Querying, Data Manipulation, and Security: John Wiley & Sons
  • Teamwork: Build and Sustain High-Performing Teams: Creo Incubator
  • Software Testing Fundamentals and Methodologies: Microsoft
  • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression: IBM
  • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Logistic Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Google Data Analysis with Python: Google
  • Foundations of Enterprise Architecture & Business Alignment: Packt
  • Getting Started with Node.js: Edureka
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

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