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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

    Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Data Wrangling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Real Time Data, Prompt Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

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    264 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Quality Assurance, Collaborative Software, Natural Language Processing, Technical Management, Document Management, Information Technology, Vocabulary, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Selenium Python Automation Testing and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, Test Execution Engine, Test Tools, Automation, Scripting, Web Scraping, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, File I/O

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, R (Software), Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management, File Management, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Problem Solving, Business, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Coordination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Appraisal, Personal Development, Job Analysis, Productivity Software, Gap Analysis, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Self-Awareness, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting, Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Value-Based Care, Public Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for UX Designers

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Research, Responsible AI, User Centered Design, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Improve Business Performance with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Google Workspace, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Analysis

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Lund University

    Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, electromagnetics, High Voltage, Medical Devices, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Physics, Equipment Design, Electrical Power, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling: Coursera
  • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • 计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation: Peking University
  • Selenium Python Automation Testing and Frameworks: Packt
  • Introduction to the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management: Universiteit Leiden
  • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera

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