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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Aprende a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Database Management, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Design, SQL, Debugging, Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Intermediate1

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Expression, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    430 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

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    331 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Business Analysis Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Risk Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Problem Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

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    333 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    471 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Text Mining, Clinical Informatics, R Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Content Creation, Video Editing, Multimedia, Photo Editing, Scripting, Peer Review, Music

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Algorithms, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Preprocessing, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, AI Enablement

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
  • Aprende a programar con Python: Universidad Austral
  • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Intermediate1 : Sungkyunkwan University
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University
  • Business Analysis Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations: Johns Hopkins University

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