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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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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (粤语)

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, SPSS, SAS (Software), Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Design Thinking for Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Process Design, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, User Research, User Feedback, Empathy, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Transforming Exploratory Data Analysis with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Real Time Data, Data Analysis, AI Workflows, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Automation, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Industrial Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create corporate Newsletters with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Target Audience, Business Correspondence, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Communication Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Communications, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Digital Signal Processing, Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Estimation, Engineering Analysis, Network Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Software Versioning, Bitbucket, GitLab, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Engineering, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Northeastern University

    Foundations of Statistical Learning & Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Linear Algebra, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Inference, Dimensionality Reduction, Algebra

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas en Páginas Web

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising Campaigns

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 5

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Text Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Radio y Televisión Española

    Competencias y habilidades esenciales en el entorno digital

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Live Streaming, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media Management, Video Production, Content Strategy, Web Content, Media and Communications, Content Creation, Journalism, digital literacy, Mobile Development Tools, Research, Digital Communications, Investigation, Social Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Verification And Validation, Open Source Technology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (粤语): The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Design Thinking for Innovators: Coursera
  • Transforming Exploratory Data Analysis with AI: Coursera
  • Industrial Cybersecurity: Edureka
  • Create corporate Newsletters with Canva: Coursera
  • Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera
  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II): Coursera
  • Foundations of Statistical Learning & Algorithms: Northeastern University
  • Analíticas en Páginas Web: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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