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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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    Google

    Process Data from Dirty to Clean

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Sample Size Determination, SQL, Spreadsheet Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Prompt Patterns, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), ChatGPT, Generative AI, Restful API, LLM Application, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Responsible AI, Vector Databases, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    97K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology, Correlation Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentos de probabilidad y aplicaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Combinatorics, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Restful API, Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Version Control, File Management, Application Deployment, Linux, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estadística y probabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Probability, Histogram, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution, Box Plots, Graphing, Scatter Plots

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Research Design, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Research, Probability, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Logistic Regression, Report Writing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Team Management, Process Capability, Data Collection, Knowledge Transfer, Team Building, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Meeting Facilitation, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Conflict Management, Process Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Quality Control, Team Leadership, Statistics

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    820 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentos de estadística aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Inference

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Proofreading, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Investment Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Return On Investment, Statistics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Process Data from Dirty to Clean: Google
  • IBM Generative AI Engineering: IBM
  • Getting Started with SAS Programming: SAS
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Fundamentos de probabilidad y aplicaciones: Universidad de los Andes
  • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
  • Estadística y probabilidad: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Data Literacy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Fundamentos de estadística aplicada: Universidad de los Andes

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