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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

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Research Reports, Data Ethics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Ciencia de datos​

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Data Literacy, Correlation Analysis, Data Quality, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    567 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Torque (Physics), Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Package and Software Management, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Integration, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Wrangling, Data Science, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Software Design, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Standards, Safety Culture, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Law, Workers Compensation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Machine Learning Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Technical Communication, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cluster Analysis in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Visualization

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    408 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of financial and management accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Management, Operating Cost, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    744 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Unsupervised Learning, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.7
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    109 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Systems Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Return On Investment, System Configuration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    860 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Unsupervised Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Data Science, Big Data, Data Analysis, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    356 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Curiosity, Solution Delivery, Presentations, Persistence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Ciencia de datos​: Universidad de los Andes
  • Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots : Northwestern University
  • Google Data Analysis with Python: Google
  • Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance: Coursera
  • Machine Learning Capstone: IBM
  • Cluster Analysis in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of financial and management accounting: Politecnico di Milano
  • Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
  • Solar Energy Systems Overview: University at Buffalo

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