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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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    École Polytechnique

    Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 2

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Inference

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Emergence of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anthropology, World History, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Climate Change Adaptation, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, LLM Application, Hugging Face, Generative AI, OpenAI, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Python Programming, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis

    4.6
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    254 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    525 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Development, File I/O, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Java Programming, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

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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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    Packt

    The Simplest Guide™ to Clinical Data Analysis with SAS

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Case Report Forms, SAS (Software), Statistical Reporting, Pharmaceuticals, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Informed Consent, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Wind resources for renewable energies

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Real Time Data, Physical Science, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Mechanics

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

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    The University of Edinburgh

    AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Emerging Technologies, Technical Communication, Physical Science, Computational Thinking, Image Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Data Analysis Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 3 PART I

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

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    Yonsei University

    Big Data Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy, Market Share, Distributed Computing, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 2: École Polytechnique
  • Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis: Starweaver
  • Emergence of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python: IBM
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
  • Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University
  • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt
  • The Simplest Guide™ to Clinical Data Analysis with SAS: Packt
  • Wind resources for renewable energies: École Polytechnique
  • AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery: The University of Edinburgh

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