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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Radiology, Image Analysis, Data Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Biomedical Technology, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, R Programming, Data Processing, Research Design, Statistics

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    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Markov Model, Problem Solving, Algorithms

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    Duke University

    Linear Regression and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · 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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Modeling and Prediction with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Behavioral Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Financial Planning, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Analysis, Economics, Psychology, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Hydraulics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    SQL for Data Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Business Analytics, Text Mining, Data Science, Target Audience, Data Manipulation, Proposal Development

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    253 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Meta Full Stack Developer: Front-End & Back-End from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), API Testing, GitHub, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, LangChain, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, Creativity, Application Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Looker (Software), Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Machine Learning in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • Linear Regression and Modeling : Duke University
  • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
  • Data Modeling and Prediction with R: Duke University
  • Behavioral Finance: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • SQL for Data Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • Meta Full Stack Developer: Front-End & Back-End from Scratch: Meta
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University

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