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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.


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Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Georgetown University

    Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Design Thinking, Survey Creation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Market Opportunities, Storytelling, Marketing Planning, International Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Policy Development, Political Sciences

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Data Ethics, Survey Creation, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Social Sciences, Research Reports, Social Determinants Of Health, Matplotlib, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, International Relations, Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Immigration Law

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • C

    Coursera

    Align AI: Ethics, Strategy & Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Business Management, Technology Roadmaps, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Structure, Strategic Prioritization, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize Java Data Performance for ML

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Application Performance Management, Data Storage, Analysis, Algorithms, Loyalty Programs

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Semantic Web, Supervised Learning, LangChain, Unsupervised Learning, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Deployment, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Project Controls, Biomedical Engineering, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Probability & Statistics, Control Systems, Data Ethics, Image Analysis

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Utiliser BigQuery Machine Learning pour l'inférence

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning Methods, SQL, Model Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Data Analysis, Database Management, NoSQL, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Database Management Systems, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Technical Communication

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Magíster en Ciencia de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Data Ethics, Database Design, Customer Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, FinTech, Large Language Modeling, Biostatistics, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, People Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Social Determinants Of Health, Unsupervised Learning, Gerontology, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Spatial Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate AI Anomaly Detection & Response

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Application Performance Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Generative AI, Query Languages, Data Integration, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Scalability, User Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Usar o BigQuery ML para inferência

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Methods, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University
  • M.A. Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Align AI: Ethics, Strategy & Excellence: Coursera
  • Optimize Java Data Performance for ML: Coursera
  • Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial: Universidad de los Andes
  • Utiliser BigQuery Machine Learning pour l'inférence: Google Cloud
  • Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master of Data Science: Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Magíster en Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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