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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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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Content Marketing Using Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, AI Personalization, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour, Persona Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Introduction to Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Text Mining, Consumer Behaviour, Data Mining, Social Network Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Unstructured Data, Trend Analysis, Research

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistical Methods for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, R (Software), Probability, Probability Distribution, Applied Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Social Network Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Simulations, Data Science, Markov Model

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Unilever

    Using Data Analytics in Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain, Data Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Risk Management, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to APIs in Google

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, JSON, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Network Protocols

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    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas y Métricas de Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Competitive Analysis, User Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    213 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Movements Are Controlled By Muscle Forces

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Vector Databases, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geometry, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Surgery, Anatomy

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    217 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Health Disparities, Network Analysis, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Information Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Case Studies, Web Development, Data Modeling, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Engineering Software, Python Programming, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment

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    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Classification Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Content Marketing Using Generative AI : University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Introduction to Social Media Analytics: Emory University
  • Statistical Methods for Computer Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Using Data Analytics in Supply Chain: Unilever
  • Introduction to APIs in Google: Google Cloud
  • Analíticas y Métricas de Marketing: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Movements Are Controlled By Muscle Forces: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus: Johns Hopkins University
  • Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University

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