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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


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    Coursera

    Technical Publication - Diagramming Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Technical Documentation, Technical Drawing, Software Design Documents, Unified Modeling Language, Technical Communication, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Document Management, Style Guides, Image Quality, File Management, Software Versioning, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Version Control, Typography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Google Ads Mastery : Create & Optimize Winning Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Bidding, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The OSINT Handbook: Mastering Open Source Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Web Scraping, Digital Forensics, IT Automation, Data Security, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Network Security, Scripting, Network Analysis, Open Source Technology, Data Analysis Software, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Application Security, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Attention Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Internal Auditing, Safety Training, Emergency Response, Safety Culture, Occupational Health, Safety Audits, Safety Standards, Risk Control, Risk Management, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Development, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Business Analytics using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, R (Software), Data Mining, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Accident Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

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    Packt

    Blender Beginner's Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Animations, Simulations

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Calculations

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    Packt

    ALM Strategies for Microsoft Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, Power Platform CLI, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Microsoft Power Platform, Continuous Delivery, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Deployment, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Version Control, Data Import/Export, YAML, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Technical Publication - Diagramming Standards: Coursera
  • Google Ads Mastery : Create & Optimize Winning Campaigns: LearnKartS
  • The OSINT Handbook: Mastering Open Source Intelligence: Packt
  • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
  • Natural Language Processing with Attention Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System: Packt
  • Business Analytics using Excel: Simplilearn
  • Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science: Illinois Tech
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Blender Beginner's Bootcamp: Packt

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