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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

    GenAI for Marketing Analysts: Innovate Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Campaign Management, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Customer Analysis, Marketing Automation, Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Insights, Data Ethics, Personalized Service, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Presentation, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Visualization, Tree Maps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Heat Maps, Computer Displays, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Mapping, Display Devices

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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Alternative Investments and Taxes: Cracking the Code

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Compliance Reporting, Tax, Tax Planning, Private Equity, Investment Management, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Tax Laws, Real Estate, Financial Market, Regulatory Requirements, Due Diligence, Financial Services

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Enseignes et afficheurs à LED

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Display Devices, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Remote Access Systems, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data, Color Theory

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Natural Language Processing Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Embeddings

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Data Science with Python: Analyze & Visualize

    Skills you'll gain: Box Plots, Data Science, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Bayesian Statistics, Scatter Plots, Scripting, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis

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    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Engineering: Pipelines, ETL, Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, Apache Hive, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Strategic Decision-Making, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Analysis, Scalability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    General Relativity I: Theoretical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Calculus, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Machine Learning Models in Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Transformation, Artificial Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

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

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Contemporary Issues in World Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Environmental Issue, Conflict Management, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Economics, Economic Development, Trend Analysis, Security Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GenAI for Marketing Analysts: Innovate Marketing Strategies: Coursera
  • Data Visualization: Johns Hopkins University
  • Alternative Investments and Taxes: Cracking the Code : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API : Coursera
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration: Johns Hopkins University
  • Enseignes et afficheurs à LED: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Natural Language Processing Essentials: Edureka
  • Data Science with Python: Analyze & Visualize: EDUCBA
  • Data Engineering: Pipelines, ETL, Hadoop: Coursera
  • General Relativity I: Theoretical Foundations: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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