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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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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology, Community Health, Health Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Policy, Trend Analysis, Immunology, Clinical Research, Data Access

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Authentications, CI/CD, Test Script Development, API Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Web Development Tools, Test Case, GitHub, User Interface (UI)

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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Python Programming, Jupyter, GitHub

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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, General Mathematics

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, English Language, Intellectual Property, Vocabulary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Vision Transformer (ViT), Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Science, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Data Integration, Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Research, Data Validation, Python Programming

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    25 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    General Histology

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Salesforce, Sales Prospecting, Sales Development, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, LinkedIn, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Productivity Software, Social Media, Video Production

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Introductory Spanish for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Language Learning, Business Communication, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Construction Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Cash Flows, Revenue Forecasting

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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

  • Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention: Imperial College London
  • Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing: Packt
  • Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python: Coursera
  • Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge: Packt
  • Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project: University of Washington
  • General Histology: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack: Salesforce

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