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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Professionalism, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science in Real Life

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Data Analysis with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Histogram, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Applied Football Analytics - Looking at real-world cases

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Data Integration, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Skills, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Forecasting, Media and Communications, Statistics, Persuasive Communication, Databases, Database Design, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Programming with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Node.JS, JSON, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Program Development, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Survival Analysis in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Logistic Regression, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Model Evaluation, Public Health

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Chronic Diseases and Comorbid Conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Blood Pressure, Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Mental Health, Diagnostic Tests, Stress Management, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Behavioral Management, Care Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Train The Trainer

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    University of Rochester

    Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumental Music, Vibrations, Mechanics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Data Strategy, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Science in Real Life: Johns Hopkins University
  • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh
  • Data Analysis with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
  • Applied Football Analytics - Looking at real-world cases: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Programming with JavaScript: Meta
  • Survival Analysis in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Chronic Diseases and Comorbid Conditions: American Council on Exercise
  • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles: Arizona State University

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