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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.


Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Health Care, Community Health, Health Education, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Trend Analysis, Immunology, Medical Science and Research

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Physics, Calculus

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    Olay

    Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Product Quality (QA/QC), Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Standards, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Product Testing, Standard Operating Procedure, Packaging and Labeling

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    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Regulatory Requirements, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Emerging Technologies, Good Manufacturing Practices, Pre-Clinical Development, Regulatory Compliance, Precision Medicine, Biotechnology, Product Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Employee Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Data Capture, Information Privacy, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Quality, Informed Consent, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Validation, Algorithms, Big Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Performance marketing, Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Data Ethics, Customer Data Management, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Debugging

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
  • Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science: Olay
  • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
  • Introduction to Data Science: Ball State University
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt
  • Introduction to Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder

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