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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

    Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting and Cleaning Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Data Collection, Data Management, Web Scraping, Data Access, R Programming, R (Software), MySQL, File Management, SQL, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5 stars, 8.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (8.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL for Data Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Presentation, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Database Design, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Text Mining, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Target Audience

    4.2 stars, 267 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (267) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Monitoring the Macroeconomy

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Data, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Performance Measurement, Economic Development, Analysis, Benchmarking, Descriptive Statistics, Surveys, Consumer Behaviour

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Lecturio

    Anatomy & Physiology: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Hemodynamics, Electrophysiology, Blood Pressure, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Pulmonology, Respiration, Cardiology, Physiology, Anatomy, Exercise Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Validation

    4.7 stars, 4.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization

    4.6 stars, 403 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (403) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Branding, Graphic Design

    4.8 stars, 5.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (5.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software

    4.2 stars, 3.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (3.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Markov Model, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Natural Capital for Development

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Land Management, Environmental Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Consumption Accounting, Economics, Policy Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Accounting, Accounting Systems, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Personal Development, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology

    4.5 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University
  • Getting and Cleaning Data: Johns Hopkins University
  • SQL for Data Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • Monitoring the Macroeconomy: Pearson
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems: Lecturio
  • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
  • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania
  • Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models: DeepLearning.AI

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