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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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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Comparative Research Designs and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2025 EDITION

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Integration, Data Security, Data Cleansing, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Cinematic Storytelling Simplified: Mastering Lumen5 AI

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storytelling, Video Editing, Content Creation, Animations, Generative AI, Editing

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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Simplilearn

    ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Marketing Budgets, Performance Metric, Performance marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid media, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing, AI Personalization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Real-time data visualization dashboard using Node-red

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization Software, Real Time Data, Node.JS, Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, JSON, Javascript

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Deep Learning, AI Personalization, Data Mining, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Shell Script, IT Automation, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall, Software Installation

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Brute-force attacks, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Data Persistence, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Industry Impacts & Transformations

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Sustainability Standards, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Investment Management, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Transportation Operations, Oil and Gas, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment with Jenkins

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Apache Tomcat, Apache Maven, Docker (Software), Continuous Integration, Application Lifecycle Management, Shell Script, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Command-Line Interface, Git (Version Control System)

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, People Management, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Communication, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2025 EDITION: Packt
  • Cinematic Storytelling Simplified: Mastering Lumen5 AI: Coursera
  • ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics: Simplilearn
  • Real-time data visualization dashboard using Node-red: Coursera
  • Recommender Systems: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques: Packt
  • ESG Investing: Industry Impacts & Transformations: Interactive Brokers

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