• 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: Preview
    Preview
    J

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    111 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Vocabulary, Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Project Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Project Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    E

    Edureka

    Introduction to PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Scalability

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Data Preparation and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mécanique du point matériel

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Physics, Differential Equations, electromagnetics, Engineering Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Human Development, Biology, Anthropology, Neurology, Physiology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mechanics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Simplilearn

    Data Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, AI Workflows, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Optimization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    OpenAI for Beginners: AI Assistants for Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Application Deployment, LLM Application, AI Enablement, OpenAI, Project Management, Prompt Engineering

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

1…195196197…432

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

  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Social Media Analytics: Emory University
  • Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture: Khalifa University
  • Project Risk Management: Coursera
  • Introduction to PySpark: Edureka
  • Data Preparation and Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • Mécanique du point matériel: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana: Universidade de São Paulo
  • The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Analytics with Python: Simplilearn

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