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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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    University of Michigan

    Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Unstructured Data, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Validation, Data Quality, Text Mining

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    353 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    AI for Scientific Research

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Transformation, NumPy, Classification Algorithms, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Data Science

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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISC2

    Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Crisis Management, Information Assurance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Financial Services, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Portfolio Management, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Simulation and modeling of natural processes

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Statistical Methods, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Mechanics, Physics

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Development, File I/O, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Java Programming, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    801 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Applied Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, SQL, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Integration, NumPy, Web Scraping

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Simulation Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Complex Problem Solving, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Introduction to Meteor.js Development

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Authentications, Web Development, Database Application, User Accounts, Application Security, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Software Installation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, LLM Application, Hugging Face, Generative AI, OpenAI, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    English for Teaching Purposes

    Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    632 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, SQL, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Google Analytics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face: University of Michigan
  • AI for Scientific Research: LearnQuest
  • Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts: ISC2
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Simulation and modeling of natural processes: University of Geneva
  • Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University
  • Applied Data Analytics: Edureka
  • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Meteor.js Development : University of London
  • Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python: IBM

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