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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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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Process Mining: Data science in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Data Mining, Business Process, Data Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Data Processing, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning: Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Data Manipulation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Technical Communication, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      829 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Experimentation, Forecasting, Scientific Methods, Statistical Inference, Probability, Regression Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C++ For C Programmers, Part A

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Global Financial Markets and Instruments

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Finance, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Investments, Futures Exchange, Market Liquidity, Financial Analysis, Fixed Asset, Cash Flows, Business Mathematics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Introduction to Cyber Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Cyber Risk, Unix, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Virtualization, System Software, IBM DB2, IBM Cloud, Unix, Infrastructure Architecture, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Security, Computer Hardware, Linux, Data Management, Operating Systems, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Microsoft Copilot, Statistical Methods, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Visual Basic (Programming Language)

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Knowledge Transfer, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Capability, Document Management, Conflict Management, Team Management, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Project Documentation, Quality Control, Change Management, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Team Building, Project Scoping, Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      757 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Narrative Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Complex Problem Solving, Business Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      811 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Public Administration, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Tidyverse (R Package), Analytics, Data Collection, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Process Mining: Data science in Action: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Machine Learning: Regression: University of Washington
    • Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights: Google
    • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
    • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Global Financial Markets and Instruments: Rice University
    • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
    • IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner: IBM
    • Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
    • Six Sigma Black Belt: Kennesaw State University

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