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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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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create corporate Newsletters with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Target Audience, Business Correspondence, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    PwC India

    GST - Maintaining documents, accounts and records

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Records, Billing & Invoicing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Compliance Management, Tax Compliance, Record Keeping, Tax Management, Reconciliation, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches

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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Security, Network Monitoring

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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ENCOR (350-401) v1.1 Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Networking, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Security, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Ansible, Firewall, Network Infrastructure

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Cisco CCST Networking - Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Network Performance Management, Network Switches

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Safety Culture, Tactfulness, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others, Employee Engagement, Professionalism, Empathy, Communication, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Accountability, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Data Visualization with Python & R for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Graphing, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming, NumPy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    UI Design using Material Design 3: Designing a Reminder App

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Experience Design, Layout Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Mobile Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Ball State University

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, R (Software), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Async JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Frontend Performance, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity Concepts: Packt
  • Create corporate Newsletters with Canva: Coursera
  • GST - Maintaining documents, accounts and records: PwC India
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • AWS: Networking: Whizlabs
  • ENCOR (350-401) v1.1 Video Training Series: Packt
  • Cisco CCST Networking - Video Training Series: Packt
  • Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying: Coursera
  • Data Visualization with Python & R for Engineers: Northeastern University
  • UI Design using Material Design 3: Designing a Reminder App: Coursera

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