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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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    Northeastern University

    Practical Engineering Data Mining: Techniques and Uses

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Big Data, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Environment, Cybersecurity, Technical Writing, Web Servers, Linux

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    120 Quick Stata Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Stata, STATA (Software), Scripting, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Data Management, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Debugging, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Medical Coding, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Project Management, Medical History Documentation, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Technology Solutions

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Testability, Programming Principles, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Connect Contact Lens Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Customer Service, Trend Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Text Mining, System Implementation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced CNNs, Transfer Learning, and Recurrent Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Network Architecture, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Decision Science for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Service, Marketing Strategies, Business Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Loyalty Programs, Consumer Behaviour

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Professional Presentations: Canva AI Magic Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Canva (Software), Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advertising, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Photo Editing, Generative AI, Video Editing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Experience, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Style Guides

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Exploratory Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Design, Data Mining, Ideation, Design Thinking, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Analysis, Sprint Planning, Unsupervised Learning, Case Studies, Anomaly Detection, Tree Maps

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Practical Engineering Data Mining: Techniques and Uses: Northeastern University
  • Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester: Packt
  • 120 Quick Stata Tips: Packt
  • GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation: Coursera
  • Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them: Packt
  • Amazon Connect Contact Lens Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Advanced CNNs, Transfer Learning, and Recurrent Networks: Packt
  • Foundations of Python Programming: Packt
  • Introduction to Decision Science for Marketing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Professional Presentations: Canva AI Magic Studio: Coursera

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