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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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    Skillshare

    Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Layout Design, Software Versioning, Software Installation

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Deploying Machine Learning Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Manipulation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Visual Studio, AI Enablement, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Development Tools, GitHub, Debugging, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Installation

    4.3
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Analítica y ciencia de datos para negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Business Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, Data Manipulation, Project Management Life Cycle, Databases, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Science, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Supervised Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    User Interface Design: Principles, Prototyping, Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, User Research, Interactive Design, Design Strategies, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Visual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors for a Carbon Free World

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Electronic Systems, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, Electronics, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Risk Management and Financial Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Proposal Development, Risk Analysis, Business Strategies, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Encryption, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Tool Calling, Embeddings, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Agentic Workflows

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Analysis, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Balance Sheet and Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Modeling, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D: Skillshare
  • Deploying Machine Learning Models: University of California San Diego
  • Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft
  • Analítica y ciencia de datos para negocios: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • User Interface Design: Principles, Prototyping, Practices: Coursera
  • Sensors for a Carbon Free World: University of Colorado Boulder
  • CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course: Packt
  • Risk Management and Financial Theory: Duke University
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Coursera

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