• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Basic Statistics

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Balance Sheet and Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Modeling, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Safety Standards, First Aid, Adaptability, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Personal protective equipment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Interactive Learning, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    203 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    107 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rice University

    Physics of Waves and Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, electromagnetics, Vibrations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Algebra, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, System Monitoring, Communication Systems, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Arizona State University

    Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Sustainable Technologies, Safety Standards, Materials science, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Chemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U
    E
    E

    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Visionary, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Public Policies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Technology for Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Construction, Construction Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Civil and Architectural Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, GIS Software, Survey Creation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Building Information Modeling, 3D Modeling, Data Import/Export

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Automated Reasoning: satisfiability

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Verification And Validation, Arithmetic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, IBM Cloud, Brainstorming, LLM Application, New Business Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Amsterdam

    Unraveling the Cycling City

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Public Policies, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, European History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    252 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Searches related to basic statistics

basic statistics in python (correlations and t-tests)
basic inferential statistics for psychology
rstudio for six sigma - basic descriptive statistics
1…167168169…416

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

  • Balance Sheet and Business Cases: Duke University
  • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I): Coursera
  • Physics of Waves and Optics: Rice University
  • Google Network Security: Google
  • Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging: Arizona State University
  • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
  • Geospatial Technology for Construction : L&T EduTech
  • Automated Reasoning: satisfiability: 28DIGITAL

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok