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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

    Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Business Acumen, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Budgeting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Parallel Computing with MPI

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Communication Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Alibaba Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Database Management, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Apache Spark, Data Security, Servers, Apache Hive, Application Security, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Immersify

    Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Healthcare Ethics, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical Laboratory, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Emergency Medicine, Laboratory Testing, Airway Management, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Emergency Response, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Machines, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Remote Access Systems

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Strategies for Heavy Lifting

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Engineering Management, Equipment Design, Construction Management, Engineering Practices, Hydraulics, Architecture and Construction, Mechanics, Safety Standards, Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Construction Inspection, Engineering Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Empowerment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Product Knowledge, Sales Strategy, E-Commerce, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Process Engineering, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Environmental Engineering, Cost Estimation, Chemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Safety Standards, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    AI Applications in Accounting and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Unstructured Data, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Image Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Annual Reports, Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Python for the Absolute Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Mobile Development, Mockups, Wireframing, Collaborative Software

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance: Coursera
  • Parallel Computing with MPI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Alibaba Cloud Computing: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills : Immersify
  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
  • Strategies for Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech
  • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI: Coursera
  • Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AI Applications in Accounting and Finance: University of Maryland, College Park

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