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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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    Macquarie University

    Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Active Listening

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    Packt

    Agile Technology Selection for Smarter Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: User Requirements Documents, Technology Strategies, Technology Solutions, Requirements Analysis, Product Requirements, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Decision Making, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Request for Proposal, Vendor Management, Team Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Proposal Development, Product Demonstration, Return On Investment, Leadership, Procurement

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Crisis Intervention, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Social Impact, Psychology, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Governance, Marketing Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Accounting, Infographics, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Quality, Data Visualization Software, Internal Controls, Classification Algorithms, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, AI Personalization, Analytics, Data Analysis, Power BI, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Algorithms and Problem-Solving in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Javascript, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis

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    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Fabric: Monitor and Optimize an Analytics Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Data Lakes, Transact-SQL, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Star Schema, Microsoft Azure, Real Time Data, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Analytics, Apache Spark, Data Modeling, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), PySpark, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Of Measurement, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Construction Management, Emerging Technologies, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Mechanical Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Management, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulation, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    How to Use ChatGPT and Generative AI for Passive Income

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Blogs, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Management, Copywriting, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Content, Email Marketing, Web Development, Digital Publishing, Web Design and Development, Content Marketing, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Excel Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Productivity Software, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Management, Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University
  • Agile Technology Selection for Smarter Decisions: Packt
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
  • Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Algorithms and Problem-Solving in JavaScript: Packt
  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Fabric: Monitor and Optimize an Analytics Solution: Whizlabs
  • Renewable Energy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance

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