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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

    Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Determinants, & Eigenvectors

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Markov Model, Probability

    4.8
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    76 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    t-Tests of Hypotheses About Means

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Research, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Science for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability & Statistics, AI Personalization, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Advanced Analytics, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Calculus

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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Back-End Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, Server Side, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, JSON, Software Documentation, Secure Coding, Programming Principles, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (I)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage

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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Security Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Data Security, Docker (Software), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Data Centers, Vulnerability Scanning, Virtual Machines, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Migration, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Classification Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body

    Skills you'll gain: Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Child Health, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, Maternal Health, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Infant Care, Pain Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Anatomy

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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, electromagnetics, High Voltage, Medical Devices, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Physics, Equipment Design, Electrical Power, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Data Integration, AI Enablement, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Determinants, & Eigenvectors: Johns Hopkins University
  • t-Tests of Hypotheses About Means: American Psychological Association
  • Data Science for Marketing: University of Colorado System
  • Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Back-End Development with .NET: Microsoft
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (I): Tsinghua University
  • Security Concepts and Practices: ISC2
  • Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner: CertNexus
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body: University of New Mexico

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