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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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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Fundamentals: Analyze & Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Installation, Graphing, Real Time Data, Trend Analysis, Event Monitoring, Transaction Processing, Anomaly Detection, System Configuration, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Data Presentation, Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Persona (User Experience), Statistics, Psychology

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    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Campus BBVA

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Management, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Big Data, Statistical Analysis

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    210 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Executive Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Statistical Reporting, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Communication

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Wireless Networks, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Peripheral Devices, Human Machine Interfaces, Electrical Wiring, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Remote Access Systems, Interactive Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Problem Solving, Automation, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Management, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Neurology, Oncology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Instrumental Music, Vibrations, Mechanics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Splunk Fundamentals: Analyze & Visualize Data: EDUCBA
  • ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Business Analytics: Campus BBVA
  • Executive Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Interfacing with the Arduino: University of California, Irvine
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • General Biology: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch: IBM

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