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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Software Installation, Programming Principles

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Algorithms

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Target Audience, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Writing, Grammar

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, User Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Data Analysis

    4.4
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    211 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI), Financial Data, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Probability Theory and Regression for Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Feature Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Environment, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology, Sustainable Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Advanced Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Three Dimensional (3D) Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Unix, IBM DB2, IBM Cloud, Data Management, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Architecture, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, File Systems, Linux, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Medical Records, Anatomy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cell Biology, Physiology, Vital Signs, Biology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition and Diet

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

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    Macquarie University

    Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Histogram, Business Ethics, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Sustainable Business

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University
  • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing: University of Michigan
  • 用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
  • Probability Theory and Regression for Predictive Analytics: University of Pittsburgh
  • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Three Dimensional (3D) Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript: IBM
  • IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner: IBM

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