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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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    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Code Review, Debugging, System Programming, Scripting, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Environment, Linux, File Management

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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Care Management, Patient Positioning, Basic Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Caregiving, Nursing Basics, Patient-centered Care, Vital Signs, Patient Observation, Nursing Homes, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Communication, Personal Care, Patient Safety, Infection Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Value-Based Care, Public Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Petroleum Industry, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Process Control, Process Engineering, Equipment Design

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

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    Simplilearn

    Affiliate Marketing Course

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Performance marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics, Blogs, Marketing Analytics, Market Opportunities

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Packt

    Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Data Integration, Report Writing, IT Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Time Series

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, R (Software), Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management, File Management, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Optimization Methods in Asset Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Asset Management, Estimation, Market Liquidity, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Equities, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
  • Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language: IBM
  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
  • Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management: Universiteit Leiden
  • The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Microsoft
  • Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
  • Affiliate Marketing Course: Simplilearn
  • Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Introduction to Time Series: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University

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