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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 Colorado Boulder

    Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Derivatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Automotive Industrial Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Transportation Management, Operations Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing Processes, Corporate Sustainability, Mechanical Engineering, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Materials science, Innovation, Technology Strategies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Climate Change Programs, Health Disparities, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using probability distributions for real world problems in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Visualization, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    MathWorks

    MATLAB Skills for the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Matlab, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Data Visualization, LLM Application, Data Sharing, Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Code Review, Descriptive Statistics, User Interface (UI) Design, Engineering Calculations, Programming Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, AI Security, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Literacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Typescript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, React.js, Node.JS, Server Side, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Computer Programming, Debugging, Web Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tencent Cloud

    Tencent Cloud Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Databases, Public Cloud, Relational Databases, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Browser Compatibility, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, UI Components, React.js, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Data Science, Process Design, Strategic Thinking, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Data Processing, Workflow Management, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Business Priorities, NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    188 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    The Basics of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering, Physics, Trigonometry, Calculus, Chemical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Power

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

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    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Automotive Industrial Engineering: Starweaver
  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Using probability distributions for real world problems in R: Coursera
  • MATLAB Skills for the AI Era: MathWorks
  • Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • Learn Typescript: Scrimba
  • Tencent Cloud Practitioner: Tencent Cloud
  • Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap: IBM
  • AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion: IBM

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