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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

    Foundations of Agile and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Prioritization, Lean Methodologies, Project Management Life Cycle, Waterfall Methodology, Continuous Integration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Monitor and Close Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Project Documentation, Management Reporting, Change Control, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis, Data Quality, Stakeholder Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI Architecture and Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Information Privacy, Natural Language Processing

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Expand Employee Interaction with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Collaboration, Intranet, Training and Development, Teamwork, Content Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, E-Commerce, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Image Quality, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Next.js

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Routing Protocols, Responsive Web Design, Server Side

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Family Spirit Nurture

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Mental Health, Family Support, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Dynamic Dashboards with Tableau: Advanced Sales Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Application of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Fraud detection, Cybersecurity, Applied Machine Learning, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Network Analysis, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Understanding Large Language Models in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Trend Analysis, Real Time Data, Analytics, Business Marketing, Program Development, Prompt Engineering, Business Strategy, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Technology Roadmaps, Market Trend, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Content Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    LPIC-1 Linux Administrator (101-500)

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Ubuntu, File Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OS Process Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Software Installation, Systems Administration, File Management, Service Management, Operating Systems, Servers

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Infrastructure Automation with Terraform

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Data Store

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Agile and Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Monitor and Close Risks: LearnKartS
  • Generative AI Architecture and Application Development: Edureka
  • Expand Employee Interaction with Canvas: Coursera
  • Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Next.js: Coursera
  • Family Spirit Nurture: Johns Hopkins University
  • Dynamic Dashboards with Tableau: Advanced Sales Analysis: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Application of AI: Macquarie University
  • Understanding Large Language Models in Business: Coursera

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