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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 Boulder

    Statistical Learning for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Six Sigma White Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Management, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Pareto Chart, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Microsoft Excel, Diagram Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Investments, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Sales Presentations, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Word, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Angular 17

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Components, Application Deployment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), TypeScript, Application Frameworks, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Frontend Performance, Data Transformation, Application Design, Server Side, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Services, Web Applications, Network Routing, Software Architecture, Model View Controller

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Physics, Geometry, Algebra, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Differentiation Rules

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Derivatives, Geometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Pandas for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, NumPy, File I/O, Data Integration, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Debugging

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Design and Development, API Design, User Interface (UI), Databases, Scalability, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Business Ethics, Business Management, Business Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Operations Management, People Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Leadership, Business Strategies, Performance Measurement, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Custom Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Marketing, Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Introducción a R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Presentation, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Statistical Learning for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Six Sigma White Belt: Packt
  • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester
  • Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation: Coursera
  • Angular 17: LearnQuest
  • Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation : Rice University
  • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Differentiation Rules: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pandas for Data Science: Duke University
  • MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js: Packt
  • Principles of Management: O.P. Jindal Global University

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