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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

    Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Telemarketing, Model Deployment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Programming, Text Mining

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Improving Customer Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Consumer Behaviour, User Feedback, Marketing Strategies, Service Improvement, Personalized Service, Strategic Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    General Histology

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Backend Development and API Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Middleware, Authentications, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), User Accounts, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Scalability, GitHub, Development Environment, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Predictive Modeling with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Automation, LLM Application, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Data Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Logistics Management, AI Enablement, Customer Demand Planning, Business Ethics, Operations, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Desktop Support, Generative AI, End User Training and Support, System Support, Prompt Engineering Tools, Technical Support, Product Support, ChatGPT, Problem Management, Automation

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Python Programming for Quantum Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, System Monitoring, Database Management, SQL, Event Monitoring, Database Architecture and Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R: Coursera
  • Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Improving Customer Retention: Coursera
  • General Histology: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Backend Development and API Creation: Packt
  • Predictive Modeling with Python : Edureka
  • Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations: Coursera
  • Data Analytics with Python: Simplilearn
  • GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization: Coursera
  • GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support): Coursera

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