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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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    New York Institute of Finance

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Probability Distribution

    4.7
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    843 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Box Plots, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Import/Export

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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Rocket Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Communication Systems, Mechanics, Telecommunications, Technical Communication, Physics, Environmental Monitoring

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies

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    530 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Management

    3.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Charts and Dashboard using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation

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    647 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Automation, Engineering Analysis, Leadership, Image Analysis, Communication Systems, Industrial Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Mathematical Modeling

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    497 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Arbitration, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Labor Relations, Tax, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Business, Contract Management, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Goal Setting

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, AI Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
  • Data Analysis with R: IBM
  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Rocket Science for Everyone: Yale University
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
  • Create Charts and Dashboard using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe: Lund University

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