• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Basic Statistics

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


  • P

    Packt

    Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, API Testing, Test Tools, Performance Stress Testing, Application Performance Management, Scenario Testing, Scripting Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Interactive Online Course Design

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Multimedia, Learning Management Systems, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Interactive Design, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interaction Design, Content Management, Training and Development, Information Architecture, On-The-Job Training, Management Training And Development, Design, Functional Design, Building Design, Professional Development, System Configuration, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Python Techniques for Data Science & AI

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Validation, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Visualize & Evaluate Financial Performance Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Financial Reporting, Management Reporting, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Financial Acumen, Performance Analysis, Case Studies, User Feedback, Constructive Feedback, Usability Testing, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Create a Dark Moody Atmospheric 2D Game with Unity and C#

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Debugging, Program Development, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Build Tools, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Clinical Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Nursing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Accountability, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Patient Safety, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Customer Engagement and Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Analysis, Brand Awareness, HubSpot CRM, User Feedback, Customer Retention, Customer Engagement, Customer Service, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Optimization, AI Enablement, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Web Design and Development, React.js, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Agile Software Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Application Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, UI Components, Interactive Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Mastering Communication, Persuasion, and Buyer Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Presentation, Active Listening, Selling Techniques, Conflict Management, General Sales Practices, Persuasive Communication, Sales, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Sales Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Drive Engagement, Relationship Management, Overcoming Objections, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Strategic Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Organizational Capacity and Donor Engagement Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Budget Management, Philanthropy, Budgeting, Prospecting and Qualification, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Proposal Development, Organizational Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Capacity Planning, Proposal Writing, Driving engagement, Relationship Building

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Protect Privacy & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Responsible AI, Compliance Auditing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Analytical Skills, Gap Analysis, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Launch with Templates

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
1…568569570…602

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

  • Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala: Packt
  • Interactive Online Course Design: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Python Techniques for Data Science & AI: Packt
  • Visualize & Evaluate Financial Performance Reports: Coursera
  • Create a Dark Moody Atmospheric 2D Game with Unity and C#: Packt
  • Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making: Coursera
  • Customer Engagement and Collaboration: Coursera
  • Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Mastering Communication, Persuasion, and Buyer Engagement: Sage Publications
  • Organizational Capacity and Donor Engagement Strategies: John Wiley & Sons

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok