• 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
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
    M

    Meta

    Meta Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Information Privacy, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
    I

    IBM

    IBM Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Peer Review, Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    149K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Máximo rendimiento y tecnología en el deporte

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Web Scraping, Data Import/Export, JSON, Data Integration, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Image Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Case Studies, Data Manipulation, AI Enablement, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Unsupervised Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Star Schema, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    IBM AI Foundations for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Data Mining, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Architecture, Robotics, Business Logic, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    D

    Duke University

    Introductory Human Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Kinesiology, Nephrology, Biology, Vital Signs, Blood Pressure, Neurology, Urinalysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    D

    Duke University

    Data Science Math Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Graphing, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Data Science, Calculus, General Mathematics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Amsterdam

    Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Process Improvement, Logistic Regression, Statistics, Variance Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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…222324…409

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

  • Meta Data Analyst: Meta
  • IBM Data Science: IBM
  • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • Máximo rendimiento y tecnología en el deporte: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM
  • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
  • Linear Regression and Modeling : Duke University
  • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
  • Data Science Math Skills: Duke University

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
© 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok