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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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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Applied Football Analytics - Looking at real-world cases

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Data Integration, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Skills, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Forecasting, Media and Communications, Statistics, Persuasive Communication, Databases, Database Design, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Surveys, Data Ethics, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Social Sciences, Research Reports, Social Determinants Of Health, Matplotlib, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Socioeconomics

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Johns Hopkins University

    A Crash Course in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Performance Metric, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Logistic Regression, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, SQL

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master AutoCAD Drafting: Create, Organize & Document

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Engineering Documentation, Engineering Drawings, Architectural Drawing, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize, Evaluate, and Forecast Your Cloud Spend

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Financial Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization, Cost Estimation, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Capacity Management, Operating Cost, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Gap Analysis, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Budgeting Across Automobile, IT & Banking

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Banking, Financial Data, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Acumen, Cost Management, Operating Budget, Corporate Finance, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Modeling, Commercial Lending, Performance Analysis, Financial Statements, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI & LLM Engineering Mastery - GenAI, RAG Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Model Deployment, Hugging Face, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Transfer Learning, Application Deployment, Context Management, Embeddings, User Interface (UI), Model Evaluation, Vector Databases, Debugging, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate AI Anomaly Detection & Response

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Event Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Generative AI, Query Languages, Data Integration, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, User Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Get Started with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Algorithms, Debugging

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

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

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    3.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Applied Football Analytics - Looking at real-world cases: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • M.A. Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • A Crash Course in Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Business Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master AutoCAD Drafting: Create, Organize & Document: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel: Rice University
  • Optimize, Evaluate, and Forecast Your Cloud Spend: Coursera
  • Advanced Budgeting Across Automobile, IT & Banking: EDUCBA
  • AI & LLM Engineering Mastery - GenAI, RAG Complete Guide: Packt
  • Automate AI Anomaly Detection & Response: Coursera

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