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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundational Mathematics for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction

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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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    LearnKartS

    No-Code Web Mastery: WordPress, Shopify, Wix & More

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Supplier Management, E-Commerce, WordPress, No-Code Development, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Design, Content Management Systems, Order Management Systems, Shipping and Receiving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Cancer Metastasis

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Accident Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

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    Packt

    Blender Beginner's Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Animations, Simulations

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Calculations

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    ALM Strategies for Microsoft Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, Power Platform CLI, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Microsoft Power Platform, Continuous Delivery, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Deployment, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Version Control, Data Import/Export, YAML, Data Science

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for A Better World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    IBM

    Applied Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, Shiny (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Databases, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming

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    Packt

    Google Cloud Platform Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Administration, Cloud Storage, Devops Tools, Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Containerization, Application Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Firewall

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundational Mathematics for AI: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science: Illinois Tech
  • No-Code Web Mastery: WordPress, Shopify, Wix & More: LearnKartS
  • Understanding Cancer Metastasis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Blender Beginner's Bootcamp: Packt
  • Introduction to solar cells: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst: Tableau Learning Partner
  • ALM Strategies for Microsoft Power Platform: Packt
  • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania

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