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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

    Project Leadership: Prioritizing, Managing Risks, Evaluating

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Planning, Team Management, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Prioritization, Stakeholder Management, Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Anthropic

    Claude Code in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Context Management, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounting Systems, Accounting Records, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Information Systems Auditing and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Auditing, Project Coordination, Financial Controls, Quality Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Presentations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Ein Crashkurs in Datenwissenschaft

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create environmental awareness content with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Supply And Demand, Network Analysis, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Game Theory, Graph Theory, Economics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Plotnine and ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Graphing, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Introduction to Terraform

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Management, Program Development, Programming Principles, Cloud Platforms, Data Security, Version Control, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Deploying Windows Clients & Managing Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Windows PowerShell, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, User Provisioning, Patch Management, Desktop Support, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Single Sign-On (SSO), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Technical Support and Services, Automation

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Graph Theory, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Project Leadership: Prioritizing, Managing Risks, Evaluating: Coursera
  • Claude Code in Action: Anthropic
  • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera
  • Information Systems Auditing and Governance: Packt
  • Ein Crashkurs in Datenwissenschaft: Johns Hopkins University
  • Create environmental awareness content with Canva: Coursera
  • ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Visualization using Plotnine and ggplot: Coursera
  • Introduction to Terraform: Codio

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