What are the best statistics courses online?

Browse the statistics courses below—popular starting points on Coursera. Introduction to Statistics: Stanford University Basic Statistics: University of Amsterdam Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis: University of Pittsburgh The Power of Statistics: Google Statistics Foundations: Meta Probability & Statistics for Machine Learning & Data Science: DeepLearning.AI

Can I take free statistics courses on Coursera?

Yes. You can start learning statistics on Coursera for free in two ways: Preview the first module of many statistics courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available). Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial. If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in statistics, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.

What will I learn in a statistics course?

You’ll learn how to collect, interpret, and present data; calculate key metrics like mean and standard deviation; and apply statistical techniques such as regression analysis , probability distributions , and confidence intervals. Some courses also include hands-on practice with Excel , R , or Python .

Do I need a strong math background to start learning statistics?

Not necessarily. Many Coursera statistics courses are designed for beginners and explain core concepts step by step. Some basic comfort with numbers is helpful, but you don’t need advanced math experience to get started.

Can learning statistics help me in my career?

Yes. Statistics is essential in fields like business , healthcare , data science , psychology , and research. Learning statistics on Coursera can help you analyze data, make informed decisions, and gain skills that are valuable in both academic and professional settings.

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Statistics For Data Science
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference
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Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
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Investment Risk Management
Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Return On Investment, Statistics
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Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
2.1K reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
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Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
1K reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
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Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
983 reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
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Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests)
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
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Compare Stock Returns with Google Sheets
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Google Sheets, Financial Analysis, Quantitative Research, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Securities (Finance), Probability & Statistics
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
675 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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Getting Started in Google Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, User Accounts
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Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
1.5K reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
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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
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
296 reviews
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Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis
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Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
272 reviews
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Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, No-Code Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
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Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
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Principal Component Analysis with NumPy
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Cloud Computing, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Linear Algebra
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
296 reviews
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Tesla Stock Price Prediction using Facebook Prophet
Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Market Data, Financial Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Equities, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation
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Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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Statistics For Data Science: Coursera Project Network
Investment Risk Management: Coursera Project Network
Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics: Coursera Project Network
Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests): Coursera Project Network
Compare Stock Returns with Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network
Getting Started in Google Analytics: Coursera Project Network
Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network
Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics: Coursera Project Network
Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku : Coursera Project Network

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