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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Honors Algebra 2: Series, Trigonometry, and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Probability, Data Analysis, Algebra, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Statistics, Geometry, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Caltech

    Getting started in cryo-EM

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Specimen Collection, Digital Signal Processing, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling, Spatial Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Hands-on Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Data Science, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    622 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Demand Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Supply Chain Planning, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Income Tax, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Auditing, Oracle Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Dealing With Missing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Cleansing, Statistical Software, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), Statistical Methods, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Data Analysis for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Conceptos y Herramientas para la Física Universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Physics, Integral Calculus, Graphing, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Derivatives

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, Google Sheets, SQL, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Processing

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Research Design, Community Health, Research Methodologies

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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

  • Honors Algebra 2: Series, Trigonometry, and Probability: Johns Hopkins University
  • Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS: University of Toronto
  • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
  • Hands-on Internet of Things: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Demand Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera
  • AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: IBM
  • Dealing With Missing Data: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Data Analysis for Business: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Conceptos y Herramientas para la Física Universitaria: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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