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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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    Coursera

    Digging Deeper into Audience Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Benchmarking, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Management Reporting, Customer Retention, User Research, Real Time Data, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Machine Learning and NLP Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Data Preprocessing

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    L&T EduTech

    Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Petroleum Industry, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Process Control, Process Engineering, Equipment Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create an A/B web page marketing test with Google Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, User Experience, Web Content, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Analytics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    S

    Starweaver

    Procurement for Governments

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Sustainable Business, Governmental Accounting, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Public Administration, Governance, Digital Transformation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Risk Management, Supply Chain, Business Ethics, Request for Proposal, Public Policies, Supplier Relationship Management, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Machine Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Rigid Body Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Where, Why, and How of Lambda Functions in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Proposal Development, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Spreadsheet Software, Management Reporting, Presentations, Financial Acumen, Finance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Science, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Analysis, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Digging Deeper into Audience Reports in Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Machine Learning and NLP Basics: Edureka
  • Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch: Packt
  • Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
  • Create an A/B web page marketing test with Google Optimize: Coursera
  • Procurement for Governments: Starweaver
  • Machine Learning Algorithms: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Rigid Body Dynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Where, Why, and How of Lambda Functions in Python : Coursera
  • Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets: Coursera

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