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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Service Level, Dimensionality Reduction, Deep Learning, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Warehousing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Performance Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Science

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Ethics and Safety in Open AI

    Intermediate · Course

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • B

    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, Android Development, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Version Control, Linux Commands, Java Programming, Data Structures, Model View Controller

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Natural Language Processing, Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Distributed Computing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Digital Signal Processing, Generative AI, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Text Mining, Student Support and Services, Student Services, System Design and Implementation

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    AI Agent Development Fundamentals

    Intermediate · Course

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Building RAG Systems with Open Models

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Connect: Introduction to the Administrative Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Real Time Data, Call Center Experience, Administration, Workforce Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Data Cleansing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Logistic Regression, Vocabulary

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Science Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ethics and Safety in Open AI: Coursera
  • Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: BITS Pilani
  • Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering: Dartmouth College
  • AI Agent Development Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Building RAG Systems with Open Models: Coursera
  • Amazon Connect: Introduction to the Administrative Interface: Amazon Web Services
  • Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania

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