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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    An Introduction to Fixed Income Securities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Securities (Finance), Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Risk Management, Equities, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Finance, Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Return On Investment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Powering the Drive: Unveiling EV Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electric Power Systems, Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Derivatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Javascript and jQuery, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Business Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, System Monitoring, Information Systems, Asset Management, Intellectual Property

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Six Sigma White Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Management, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Pareto Chart, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Microsoft Excel, Diagram Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    U101: Understanding College and College Life

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    505 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Spatial Analysis, Research Methodologies, Biology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Total Data Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Governance, Data Collection, Quality Assurance, Data Processing, Data Strategy, Data Analysis, Data Management, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Verification And Validation, Design Strategies, Threat Detection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • An Introduction to Fixed Income Securities : Coursera
  • Powering the Drive: Unveiling EV Electronics: Coursera
  • Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS: EDUCBA
  • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
  • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Six Sigma White Belt: Packt
  • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
  • Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry: University of Florida

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