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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


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    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Business Development, Process Improvement, Quality Management

    4.6
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.6
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    384 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 3 PART I

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Grammar, Language Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    650 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    793 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Package and Software Management, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Integration, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Wrangling, Data Science, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Software Design, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic, Data Structures

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    99 reviews

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    641 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Copyright Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Law, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Creativity, Commercial Laws

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    390 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Building Data Lakes on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Visualization, Data Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Data Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Amazon S3, Query Languages, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Management, Data Transformation, Data Governance, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Data Science, Machine Learning

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    306 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Pharmacology, Behavioral Health, Environment, Pathology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of financial and management accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Management, Operating Cost, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Business Analysis : Starweaver
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
  • Chinese for HSK 3 PART I: Peking University
  • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Google Data Analysis with Python: Google
  • Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Copyright Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Data Lakes on AWS: Amazon Web Services

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