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    Master basic statistics for data analysis. Learn to collect, analyze, and interpret data using statistical methods and tools.

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Time Series Models for Business Forecasting

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Demand Planning, Excel Formulas, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Market Trend, Process Optimization

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Market Data, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software

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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Probability & Statistics

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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Estadística y probabilidad: principios de Inferencia

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods, Water Resources, Nutrition and Diet

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Market Dynamics, Quantitative Research

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

      Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Unix Commands, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Structures

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Budgeting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export

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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Yonsei University

      Big Data Emerging Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy, Market Share, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Excel Time Series Models for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
    • Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Generative AI: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Estadística y probabilidad: principios de Inferencia: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
    • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
    • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester

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