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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 System

    What is Palliative Care?

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    199 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dubai College of Tourism

    Introduction to Restaurant Revenue Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Restaurant Operation, Restaurant Management, Forecasting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Hospitality Management, Customer Demand Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Team Management, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to use roadmaps in Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Product Roadmaps, Project Schedules, Dependency Analysis, Scheduling, Milestones (Project Management), Issue Tracking, Project Planning, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    National Taiwan University

    基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Experimentation, Physics, Medical Imaging, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Methods

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Radiation Therapy, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Semiconductors, electromagnetics, Physics, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Metro Rail Systems and Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems, Public Works, Transportation Operations, Building Information Modeling, Construction Inspection, Structural Engineering, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Practices, Contract Management, Construction Management, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Stability and Capability in Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Quality Control, Quality Improvement, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Data Transformation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon

    Database Management with Java and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Software Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    Beginner English: Personal Information

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Grammar

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
  • Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python: Howard University
  • Introduction to Restaurant Revenue Management : Dubai College of Tourism
  • YouTube Content Creation Essentials: Coursera
  • How to use roadmaps in Jira: Coursera
  • 基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
  • Metro Rail Systems and Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Stability and Capability in Quality Improvement: University of Colorado Boulder

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