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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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    Coursera

    GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, HR Tech, Compensation Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Payroll Systems, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Payroll Processing, Human Resources, Operational Efficiency, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, AI Personalization, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of AI in Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Responsible AI for Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare Ethics, Data Security, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Simulation for Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Transformation, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Research, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Process Optimization, Data Integration, Risk Management, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Probability & Statistics, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de usuario a explorador de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Extract, Transform, Load, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, File Management

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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Security, Network Monitoring

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Solidity In-Depth: Arrays, Mappings, and Advanced Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Blockchain, Programming Principles, Data Management, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cryptography, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Frontend Integration, React.js, API Testing, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Full-Stack Web Development, Frontend Performance, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Javascript, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Factory Automation: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Lean Manufacturing, Programmable Logic Controllers, Workforce Development, Business Process Automation, Robotics, Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Sustainable Technologies, Human Machine Interfaces, Sustainability Standards, Internet Of Things, Scalability, Cost Benefit Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Building AI Agents – Fundamentals to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Calendar Management, Machine Learning Methods, Scheduling, AI Security, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Launching Your Online Business: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Customer Support, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Operations Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Forecasting and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Generative AI, Financial Management, Market Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Financial Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Market Analysis, Data Quality

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll: Coursera
  • Foundations of AI in Game Development: Packt
  • Responsible AI for Mental Health: Northeastern University
  • Simulation for Digital Transformation: Dartmouth College
  • Python: de usuario a explorador de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AWS: Networking: Whizlabs
  • Solidity In-Depth: Arrays, Mappings, and Advanced Structures: Packt
  • Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework: Codio
  • Factory Automation: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing : Starweaver
  • Building AI Agents – Fundamentals to Advanced: Packt

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