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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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    Illinois Tech

    Financial Statement Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Working Capital, Fraud detection, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, React.js, Version Control, Web Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Event-Driven Programming, Application Design, Game Design, Webpack, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Where, Why, and How of Lambda Functions in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computational Logic

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Foundations of Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Model Evaluation, Digital Marketing, Apache Hadoop, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Advertising, Return On Investment, A/B Testing, Machine Learning Methods, Advertising, Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Automation, Predictive Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Machine Learning - Anomaly Detection via PyCaret

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Our Place in the Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Biology, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Riscos Financeiros (Crédito, Mercado e Liquidez)

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Financial Market, Investments, Market Liquidity, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Performance Measurement, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Seaborn with Python: Data Visualization for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Case Studies, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Empowerment, Social Justice, Public Policies, Human Development, Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, USB, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Derivatives

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Financial Statement Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit: Microsoft
  • Where, Why, and How of Lambda Functions in Python : Coursera
  • Foundations of Data Visualization: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Machine Learning - Anomaly Detection via PyCaret: Coursera
  • Our Place in the Cosmos: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Riscos Financeiros (Crédito, Mercado e Liquidez): Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Seaborn with Python: Data Visualization for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University

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