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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.


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Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Responsible AI, Process Management, Global Marketing, Web Analytics, Culture Transformation, Financial Statement Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Capital Budgeting, Design Thinking, Predictive Analytics, Leadership and Management, Game Theory, Product Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Diplomacy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Survey Creation, Risk Mitigation, Quantitative Research, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Political Sciences, Economic Development, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Immigration Law, Public Safety and National Security, Socioeconomics, Governance, Ancient History, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Security Strategy

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Service Level, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Science

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Data Ethics, Survey Creation, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Social Sciences, Research Reports, Social Determinants Of Health, Matplotlib, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, International Relations, Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Immigration Law

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • B

    BITS Pilani

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Bash (Scripting Language), Graph Theory, Object Oriented Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Android Development, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Version Control, Java Programming, Data Structures, Model View Controller

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Magíster en Ciencia de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, People Analytics, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Database Design, Customer Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, FinTech, Social Network Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spatial Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Biostatistics, Social Determinants Of Health, Unsupervised Learning, Gerontology, Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Digital Transformation

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Utiliser BigQuery Machine Learning pour l'inférence

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning Methods, SQL, Model Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Natural Language Processing, Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Digital Signal Processing, Distributed Computing, Probability & Statistics, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Text Mining, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Coursera

    Optimize Java Data Performance for ML

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Application Performance Management, Data Storage, Analysis, Algorithms, Loyalty Programs

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Magíster en Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, People Analytics, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, Customer Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, FinTech, Model Evaluation, Social Network Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Biostatistics, Social Determinants Of Health, Gerontology, Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Digital Transformation, Spatial Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA): Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Data Science Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • M.A. Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: BITS Pilani
  • Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Magíster en Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Utiliser BigQuery Machine Learning pour l'inférence: Google Cloud
  • Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering: Dartmouth College

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