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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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    Packt

    CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Threat Detection, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications

    4.9
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Marketing Design, Value Propositions, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Team Oriented, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multistate Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Planning, Corporate Tax, Tax Management, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Sales Tax, Tax Compliance, Property and Real Estate, Case Law

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Human Development, Biology, Anthropology, Neurology, Physiology

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    Beginner · 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

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Encryption, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    YouTube Content Creation Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media Production, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Content Creation, Editing, Writing, Scripting, Social Media Content, Social Media

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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Digestion, Micturition, and Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Gynecology, Anatomy, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Medical Records, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    I/O-efficient algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Access, Performance Tuning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Advanced · 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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    Coursera

    Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Customer Analysis, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Presentations, Analytics, Technical Communication, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export

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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Politecnico di Milano

    One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Environmental Science, Community Health, Environment, Governance, Case Studies, International Relations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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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

  • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control: Packt
  • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera
  • Multistate Taxation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana: Universidade de São Paulo
  • BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • YouTube Content Creation Essentials: Coursera
  • Digestion, Micturition, and Reproduction: MedCerts
  • I/O-efficient algorithms: 28DIGITAL
  • Introductory Spanish for the Workplace: Universidades Anáhuac

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