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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


  • B

    BITS Pilani

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Bash (Scripting Language), Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Design, Android Development, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Version Control, Java Programming, Data Structures, Model View Controller

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • C

    Coursera

    Harden AI: Patch and Recover Incidents Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Incident Management, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Patch Management, Problem Management, DevOps, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Dependency Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Disaster Recovery, Artificial Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Automation, Dashboard

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Quantitative Research, Survey Creation, Risk Mitigation, Mitigation, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Political Sciences, Economic Development, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Immigration Law, Public Safety and National Security, Socioeconomics, Governance, Ancient History, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Security Strategy

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • I

    IIT Roorkee

    Executive MBA

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, FinTech, Capital Budgeting, Brand Management, Supply Chain, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Marketing, Sales Process, Business Valuation, Innovation, Succession Planning, Management Accounting, Statistical Process Controls, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Revenue Management, Sampling (Statistics), Financial Statement Analysis

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Service Level, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Science

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of North Texas

    Bachelor of Science in General Business

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Mediation, Model Evaluation, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Change, Event Management, Grammar, Sales Process, Data Visualization, Marketing Planning, Design Thinking, Public Policies, Global Marketing, Probability & Statistics, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Digital Media Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Music History, Sociology

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Large Language Modeling, Database Management, Databases, Model Evaluation, Web Services, Data Ethics, Apache Spark, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Linear Algebra, Model Deployment, Data Governance, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • C

    Coursera

    Align AI: Ethics, Strategy & Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Business Management, Technology Roadmaps, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Structure, Strategic Prioritization, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Benchmark & Optimize LLM App Performance

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Tool Calling, Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Application Performance Management, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Evaluation, OpenAI API, Scalability, API Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Magíster en Ciencia de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Customer Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, People Analytics, Revenue Management, FinTech, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Biostatistics, Social Determinants Of Health, Unsupervised Learning, Gerontology, Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Digital Transformation, Data Mining

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: BITS Pilani
  • Harden AI: Patch and Recover Incidents Fast: Coursera
  • M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Executive MBA: IIT Roorkee
  • Data Science Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bachelor of Science in General Business: University of North Texas
  • Master of Engineering in Engineering Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Master of Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Align AI: Ethics, Strategy & Excellence: Coursera

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