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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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    Packt

    A Beginners Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy, Forecasting, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Coursera

    Microsoft Copilot for Power BI: AI-Powered Report Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Reporting, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, ChatGPT

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Java Programming Fundamentals and Object-Oriented Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Eclipse (Software), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, AI Workflows, Software Design, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Software Architecture, Wireframing, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Information Technology and Security Principles

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Asset Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Master in Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Service

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Reporting Services, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Creating a Data Transformation Pipeline with Cloud Dataprep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Import/Export, Extract, Transform, Load, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Google Analytics

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Reviews and Test Automation: Techniques & Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Test Automation, Test Planning, Scripting, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Testing, Regression Testing, Software Technical Review, Test Case, Continuous Delivery, Maintainability, Automation, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Getting Started with Mistral

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Tool Calling, LLM Application, JSON, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Gemini, Embeddings, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Vector Databases, Big Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, SQL, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Customer Relationship Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A Beginners Guide to Linux: Packt
  • GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis: Coursera
  • Microsoft Copilot for Power BI: AI-Powered Report Insights: Coursera
  • Java Programming Fundamentals and Object-Oriented Concepts: Packt
  • Generative AI Course in Software Design: Simplilearn
  • Information Technology and Security Principles: Packt
  • Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица: Coursera
  • Master in Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Service: Packt
  • Creating a Data Transformation Pipeline with Cloud Dataprep: Google Cloud
  • Mastering Reviews and Test Automation: Techniques & Tools: Board Infinity

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