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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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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Interest Rate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Modeling, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline 360

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Correlation Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Matplotlib, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Full-Stack Development: React, .NET API & Advanced Features

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Terminology, Surgery

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Backend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Scalability, Javascript, Operating Systems, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming, File Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Database Management, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Getting Started With Music Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting and Cleaning Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Data Import/Export, Data Collection, Data Management, Web Scraping, Data Access, R Programming, MySQL, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Forecasting for Marketers: Mastering Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Analytics, Data Presentation, Predictive Modeling, Trend Analysis, Presentations, Dashboard, Performance Reporting, Data Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Introduction to TCP/IP

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Design AI Agents with OpenAI AgentKit

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, OpenAI, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Context Management, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Interest Rate Models: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline 360: Packt
  • Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports: University of Michigan
  • Full-Stack Development: React, .NET API & Advanced Features: Packt
  • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis: University of Toronto
  • Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis: Yale University
  • Backend Development: Packt
  • Getting Started With Music Theory: Michigan State University
  • Getting and Cleaning Data: Johns Hopkins University
  • Forecasting for Marketers: Mastering Google Analytics: Board Infinity

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