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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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    Universidad de los Andes

    Algoritmos de negociación basados en machine learning​

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Performance Measurement, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Investments, Market Data, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Analysis, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Trend Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Document Management, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Drawing, Project Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Digital Transformation, Architectural Design, Construction Management, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Data Modeling, Coordination, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Preprocessing

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    195 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Algorithmic Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Trading, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Real Time Data, Portfolio Risk, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Risk Management

    4.3
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Fundamentals of CNNs and RNNs

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building Autonomous AI Agents with LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Context Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Linux, Unix Shell, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Unix, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Ansible, File Systems, Application Deployment, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Learn SQL with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Management, Database Design, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Integrity, Data Architecture, Data Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Stability and Capability in Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Quality Control, Quality Improvement, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Data Transformation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Query Language and Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Ad Hoc Reporting, Real Time Data, Data Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Taxonomy

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

    4.4
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Algoritmos de negociación basados en machine learning​: Universidad de los Andes
  • BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning: Coursera
  • Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • GenAI for Algorithmic Trading: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of CNNs and RNNs: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Building Autonomous AI Agents with LangGraph: Packt
  • CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Packt
  • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka
  • Stability and Capability in Quality Improvement: University of Colorado Boulder

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