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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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    Emory University

    Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Effectiveness, Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Regression Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Retention

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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Unit Testing, Secure Coding, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Project Management

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    133 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Industrial Power Systems Analysis and Stability

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electrical Equipment, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Wiring Diagram, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Network Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Low Voltage, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Power Electronics, Graph Theory, Differential Equations

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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Matrix Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Solution Design, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    249 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    ¿Qué hacer con tu estrategia digital en tiempos de cambio?

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Target Market, Digital Advertising, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Media Strategy, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cash Flows, Web Analytics, Market Research

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    453 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cost Management, Database Management, Resource Management

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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Optical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Materials science, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Testing, Physics, Emerging Technologies, Applied Mathematics

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Surgery, Anatomy

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    217 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Siemens

    Basics of Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Robotics, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Design, Automation, Control Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Performance Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Custom Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Marketing, Web Development

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    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Immunology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions: Emory University
  • Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Industrial Power Systems Analysis and Stability: L&T EduTech
  • Matrix Methods: University of Minnesota
  • ¿Qué hacer con tu estrategia digital en tiempos de cambio?: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Active Optical Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Basics of Robotics: Siemens

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