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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 Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology

    4.8
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    Berklee

    The Technology of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Creativity, Digital Signal Processing, Editing, File Management, System Configuration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Facebook, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Presentations, Communication

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    MRI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Image Quality, Digital Signal Processing, Medical Equipment and Technology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    465 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Graphs

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    557 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Spatial Data Science and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Network Analysis

    4.4
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Resolution Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving, Cooperation, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Data Processing, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Data Science, AI Enablement, Research Methodologies, Agentic systems

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    McMaster University

    Experimentation for Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Pareto Chart, Process Improvement and Optimization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Optimization, Statistical Software, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Harnessing AI for Business Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Organizational Strategy, OpenAI API, Strategic Leadership, Market Research, Trend Analysis, OpenAI, Business Strategy, Real Time Data, Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Team Management, Data Analysis

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation: University of Colorado System
  • The Technology of Music Production: Berklee
  • Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns: Meta
  • MRI Fundamentals: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Algorithms on Graphs: University of California San Diego
  • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
  • Spatial Data Science and Applications: Yonsei University
  • Conflict Resolution Skills: University of California, Irvine
  • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis

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