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Learn Basic Statistics

Build confidence in interpreting data, understanding probability and applying evidence-based thinking.

✅ No prior statistics knowledge required ✅ Approx. 12 hours learning ✅ Self-paced online course

✅ Certificate and digital badge included ✅ £60 ✅ Share on social media

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This beginner‑friendly CPD course covers the core skills for working effectively with data. Learn Basic Statistics is designed for anyone who is new to statistics or looking to strengthen their foundational knowledge for study, research, or professional practice.

Whether you work with data occasionally, are preparing to use statistics, or are refreshing your knowledge, this course provides the essential understanding needed to make sense of the numbers around you.

Course Modules

  • What is Statistics?
  • Descriptive Statistics
  • Data Visualisation
  • Probability
  • Normal Distribution
  • t-Distribution
  • Test for Normality
  • t-Tests

Using a methodical approach, each module builds on the last, reinforcing key concepts and developing a strong foundation of understanding.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

  • Interpret data and visualisations,
  • understand common statistical concepts,
  • and apply evidence‑based thinking when viewing statistics.

This self‑paced course allows you to progress at a time and speed that suits you; while we recommend around 12 hours to complete the course, this may vary depending on your experience and learning style.

Meet the Experts

Dr Roberto Puch-Solis is a Forensic Statistician at the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS).  

Roberto holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Warwick and has specialized in forensic statistics since 2003. His research spans fibers, fingerprints, DNA, and the development of systems for reporting DNA evidence in court. Presently, he focuses on applying statistics and machine learning to forensic evidence, including DNA and firearms identification.

Dr Joyce Klu was recently a Lecturer in Forensic Statistics at the Leverhulme Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS).  

Joyce holds an MSc and DPhil in Statistics from the University of Oxford. Before joining LRCFS, she worked as a Trial Medical Statistician at Oxford and a Research Assistant in Data Science at the University of Reading. During her time with LRCFS, Joyce’s research focused on improving statistical methods in forensic science, particularly in uncertainty analysis and measurement quantification.

FAQ’s

This course is designed to help you build confidence in understanding statistics, by introducing clear, practical statistical concepts that are essential for study, research, and professional practice.
You’ll learn how to understand and interpret common statistical concepts and visualisations, giving you the foundation needed to work confidently with data.
It’s designed for beginners, students, researchers, and professionals who are new to statistics or want to strengthen their core skills.
No. This course does not require any background in forensic science and is suitable for learners from all disciplines.
The course is self‑paced, allowing you to work through the material at your own speed, with quizzes included to check your understanding. Each module builds on the next, reinforcing key concepts and strengthening your foundational understanding.
As self-paced course you can take as long as you need to complete the course, however we have estimated around 12 hours.
This is an on-demand, self-paced course, meaning you can access the course whenever you want and wherever you want. You can study at your own pace and learn around your own schedule. There are test yourself exercises and quizzes to complete.
The skills you gain will help you interpret data with confidence and prepare you for further CPD courses, supporting data informed decision‑making across many roles and sectors.
On successful completion of this course you will receive a downloadable certificate that will indicate the time and date of completion and hours spent. You will also have the opportunity to collect digital badges that you can share to your social media account.

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