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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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    Coursera

    Optimize Persona-Based Content for Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Social Media Content, Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Scheduling, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Set and Evaluate Winning Marketing KPIs

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Marketing Analytics, Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis, Goal Setting, Gap Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Survey Data Collection and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Survey Creation, Surveys, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Research Design, STATA (Software), Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Stata, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Cleansing, R Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Financial Statements for Liquidity Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Market Liquidity, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Data Storytelling, Benchmarking, Financial Modeling, Verbal Communication Skills, Financial Data, Income Statement, Communication, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Trend Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Market Research: Design Impactful Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Customer Insights, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, User Research, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Budget Management, Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Certified Scrum Master ( CSM ) Training – From Zero to CSM

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive UI & Animation with Advanced JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Animations, Web Development, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    How to Use ChatGPT and Generative AI for Passive Income

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Blogs, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Management, Copywriting, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Content, Email Marketing, Web Development, Digital Publishing, Web Design and Development, Content Marketing, Productivity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Accounting Data Entry Speedily

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Data Validation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Expense Management, Accounting Records, Data Entry, Verification And Validation, Financial Reporting, Productivity Software, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Optimize Persona-Based Content for Marketing Success: Coursera
  • Set and Evaluate Winning Marketing KPIs: Coursera
  • Survey Data Collection and Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Michigan
  • Financial Statements for Liquidity Insights: Coursera
  • Market Research: Design Impactful Surveys: Coursera
  • Finance for Non-Financial Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Certified Scrum Master ( CSM ) Training – From Zero to CSM: Packt
  • Interactive UI & Animation with Advanced JavaScript: Packt

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