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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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    Starweaver

    Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process, Business Modeling, Business Risk Management, Business Requirements, Business Strategies, Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Risk Management

    4.7
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    193 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Rigid Body Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Honors Algebra 2: Series, Trigonometry, and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Probability, Data Analysis, Algebra, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Statistics, Geometry, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Intro to International Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Change Management, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

    4.8
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    510 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Accrual Accounting, Equities

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Transportation Management, Facility Management, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Civil Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Economics, Socioeconomics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    801 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking

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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Report Writing, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Tool Calling, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Solution Design

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    242 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Health Care, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Immunology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis: Starweaver
  • Rigid Body Dynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Honors Algebra 2: Series, Trigonometry, and Probability: Johns Hopkins University
  • Intro to International Marketing: Yonsei University
  • Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications: Rice University
  • Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt
  • Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization: Google Cloud

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