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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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    Coursera

    Harden AI: Secure Your ML Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Identity and Access Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, AI Personalization, Resilience, Compliance Management, Containerization, Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Marketing en redes sociales desde cero

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Customer Engagement, Instagram, Performance Metric, Brand Management, Facebook, Trend Analysis, LinkedIn, Business Metrics, Crisis Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    ¿Cómo hemos llegado hasta aquí?El desarrollo de la analítica

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies, Spatial Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Collection, Performance Reporting, Data Presentation, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Learning Styles, Leadership, Computer Vision, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize & Interface LLM Apps Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Middleware, OpenAI API, UI/UX Research, Frontend Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Graphing, Digital pedagogy, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Core Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, File I/O, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Debugging, Data Persistence, Package and Software Management, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Attention Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Internal Auditing, Safety Training, Emergency Response, Safety Culture, Occupational Health, Safety Audits, Safety Standards, Risk Control, Risk Management, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Development, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Database Design

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, R (Software), Data Mining, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    No-Code Machine Learning and Data Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, No-Code Development, Business Analytics, Data Science, Business Analysis, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Data Capture, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Harden AI: Secure Your ML Pipelines: Coursera
  • Marketing en redes sociales desde cero: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • ¿Cómo hemos llegado hasta aquí?El desarrollo de la analítica: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Optimize & Interface LLM Apps Effectively: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity in the AI Era: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Core Java: LearnQuest
  • Natural Language Processing with Attention Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System: Packt
  • Microsoft Data Visualization: Microsoft

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