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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.


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Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Mastering Spring Boot 3.0

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Microservices, Spring Boot, Containerization, Apache Kafka, Software Testing, Data Store, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Unit Testing, Authentications, Integration Testing, Software Architecture, Security Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Restful API, Software Design Patterns, Java Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Java

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    BITS Pilani

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Bash (Scripting Language), Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Design, Operating Systems, Android Development, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Java Programming, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Version Control, Data Structures

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Predict Card Purchases Using R

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, R Programming, Logistic Regression, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    User Experience Research and Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Research, User Experience, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Design Research, Interaction Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Web Analytics, Usability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Secure Access Control

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Governance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Project Management, Security Controls, Compliance Auditing, Project Management Software, Auditing, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Create Sales Charts in C++ Using Graphics Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Data Presentation, Histogram, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Data Wrangling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Manipulation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Data Science, Query Languages, File Management, Debugging, Performance Improvement, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate Software Installation with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Configuration Management, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Data Structures Algorithms in Java – SECRETS to Ace LeetCode

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Java, Algorithms, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Analysis, Solution Design, Analytical Skills

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Process & Analyze Real-Time Data Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Fraud detection, PySpark, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Dashboard, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Anomaly Detection, Operational Databases, Internet Of Things, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Trend Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build and Evaluate R Shiny Data Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Cloud Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Deployment, Data Visualization, Server Side, Performance Tuning, R (Software), Dashboard, Application Lifecycle Management, Data Visualization Software, User Interface (UI), Web Applications, Authentications, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Exploratory Data Analysis, Interactive Design, R Programming, Data Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mastering Spring Boot 3.0: Packt
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: BITS Pilani
  • Analyze and Predict Card Purchases Using R: EDUCBA
  • User Experience Research and Design: University of Michigan
  • Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • Secure Access Control: Coursera
  • Create Sales Charts in C++ Using Graphics Programming: EDUCBA
  • Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel: Logical Operations
  • Automate Software Installation with Ansible: Coursera
  • Data Structures Algorithms in Java – SECRETS to Ace LeetCode: Packt

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