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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

    Segment and Validate Your Live Marketing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance marketing, Data Validation, Real Time Data, Customer Insights, Trend Analysis, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Benchmarking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    User Experience Research and Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Research, User Experience, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Design Research, Interaction Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Web Analytics, Usability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Autoencoders, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Generative AI, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    Internet of Things: Connectivity and Data Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, General Networking, PIC Microcontrollers, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Cloud Services, Electrical Wiring, Cloud Storage, Microarchitecture, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Restful API, Cloud Solutions, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Forensic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Blood Collection, Investigation, Case Studies, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Deductive Reasoning, Estimation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scalability, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN)

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Pharmacology, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Process, Care Coordination, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Web Analytics & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Looker (Software), Google Ads, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Insights, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Trend Analysis, Data Validation, Statistical Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Classification Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Business Risk Management, Financial Analysis

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Data Storage Technologies, Data Preprocessing, Data Storage, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Segment and Validate Your Live Marketing Data: Coursera
  • User Experience Research and Design: University of Michigan
  • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IBM Machine Learning: IBM
  • Internet of Things: Connectivity and Data Intelligence: CertNexus
  • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Machine Learning: Classification: University of Washington
  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN): Coursera
  • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
  • Web Analytics & Reporting: Coursera

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