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      Johns Hopkins University

      Biostatistics in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Box Plots, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, Science and Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Probability, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, Data Quality, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Public Health, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Epidemiology, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Scientific Methods, Data Collection

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Statistics for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Linear Algebra, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Probability, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Sample Size Determination

      4.4
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Programming Principles, Data Management, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Command-Line Interface, Science and Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis Software, Data Structures, R Programming, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Import/Export, Deep Learning, Spreadsheet Software, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Public Health, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Geographic Information Systems, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Community Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Data Presentation, Biostatistics, Data Visualization Software, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Technical Communication, Trend Analysis, System Monitoring, Statistics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Statistics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Box Plots, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Healthcare Ethics, Statistical Reporting, Data Entry, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Data Sharing, Medical Privacy, Science and Research, Data Integrity, Data Cleansing, Medical Science and Research, Data Collection, Biostatistics, Personally Identifiable Information

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biostatistics courses

    • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford University
    • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics: University of Cape Town
    • Advanced Statistics for Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language: University of Cape Town
    • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you can learn in Probability And Statistics

    R Programming (19)
    Inference (16)
    Linear Regression (12)
    Statistical Analysis (12)
    Statistical Inference (11)
    Regression Analysis (10)
    Bayesian (7)
    Logistic Regression (7)
    Probability Distribution (7)
    Bayesian Statistics (6)
    Medical Statistics (6)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Biostatistics

    Biostatistics courses cover a range of topics essential for understanding and applying statistical methods to biological and health sciences. These include the basics of statistical theory, probability, and data analysis. Learners will explore topics such as hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and experimental design. Advanced courses might cover areas like survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, and the use of statistical software such as R and SAS. Practical exercises and real-world case studies help learners apply these concepts to biological and medical research.‎

    Choosing the right biostatistics course depends on your current skill level and career aspirations. Beginners should look for courses that cover the basics of statistics, probability, and introductory data analysis techniques. Those with some experience might benefit from intermediate courses focusing on regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and the use of statistical software. Advanced learners or professionals seeking specialized knowledge might consider courses on advanced biostatistical methods, survival analysis, or preparing for certifications like Certified Biostatistician (CB). Reviewing course content, instructor expertise, and learner feedback can help ensure the course aligns with your goals.‎

    A certificate in biostatistics can open up various career opportunities in the fields of public health, medical research, and pharmaceuticals. Common roles include biostatistician, data analyst, clinical research coordinator, and epidemiologist. These positions involve designing experiments, analyzing biological data, interpreting research results, and contributing to the development of medical and health policies. With the increasing importance of data-driven decision-making in healthcare and biological sciences, earning a certificate in biostatistics can significantly enhance your career prospects and opportunities for advancement in fields such as academia, government health agencies, and the pharmaceutical industry.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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