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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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    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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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Fabric: Implement and Manage Analytics Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Data Governance, Advanced Analytics, Data Security, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Management, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Application Deployment, SQL, Governance, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Electrical Design Engineer - Wiring Diagrams

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Wiring, Wire Harnesses, Engineering Documentation, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Drawings, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Document Management, Software Documentation, Design Software, Technical Communication, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Technical Standard, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading

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    Packt

    LLM Engineer’s Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, AWS SageMaker, Extract, Transform, Load, Embeddings, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Vector Databases, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    AIBIZ (Exam AIZ-210)

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Requirements, Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cloud Computing, Process Optimization, User Experience, Customer Service, Big Data, Data Security, Operational Efficiency, Marketing, Data Quality

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GitLab CI/CD: Automating Software Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Hardware Design, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Software, Continuous Delivery, Test Automation, Software Development Tools, Automation, Verification And Validation, YAML, Process Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Real Time Analytics with SAP Hana

    Skills you'll gain: SAP Analytics Cloud, Data Modeling, Real Time Data, Stored Procedure, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Data Security, Data Integration, SAP Applications, SQL, Data Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Business Reporting, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sanitation, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Pollution Prevention, Public Health, Economic Development, Social Impact

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Fabric: Monitor and Optimize an Analytics Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Data Lakes, Transact-SQL, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Star Schema, Microsoft Azure, Real Time Data, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Analytics, Apache Spark, Data Modeling, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), PySpark, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media Marketing in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, Instagram, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Content, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Brand Awareness, B2B Sales

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AI Agents: Multi-Agent Design & Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Coordination, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Strategies, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding Cancer Metastasis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft Fabric: Implement and Manage Analytics Solutions: Whizlabs
  • Electrical Design Engineer - Wiring Diagrams: Coursera
  • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University
  • LLM Engineer’s Handbook: Packt
  • AIBIZ (Exam AIZ-210): CertNexus
  • GitLab CI/CD: Automating Software Delivery: Coursera
  • Real Time Analytics with SAP Hana: Packt
  • Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health: University of Copenhagen
  • Microsoft Fabric: Monitor and Optimize an Analytics Solution: Whizlabs

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