couses.ie logo

Diploma in the Foundations of Probability and Statistics

Online
6-10 hours
Free

Course Content

Learn how to use probability and statistics to analyse the relative frequency of events in this free online course. Did you know that probability and statistics are the mathematical sciences used to understand chance and collect, organise, describe and analyse various data types? This course explores the significance of these mathematical techniques to ascertain the credibility of an argument supported by seemingly persuasive data. Start learning about the methods used to determine causation in a study by analysing and interpreting the data.

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID201337
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Diploma
Course Duration6-10 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Define the concept of ‘statistics’
• Describe the process of summarising data using graphical and numerical procedures
• Identify the different ways of classifying various types of data
• Explain the methods of comparing different types of charts
• Summarise the different methods used to represent numerical data
• Recognise the various types of association among categorical variable
• Define the concept of 'probability'
• Summarise the rules of probability
• Outline the general concepts of conditional probability
• Discuss the properties of random variables
• Identify the dependence among random variables
• Explain the methods of comparing different types of random variables
Course Code3453

Other Courses Offered by "Alison"

Industrial Motor Control Circuits

This free online course discusses several motor control circuits, including their components and operating principles.

1.5-3 hours

Anger Management and Conflict Resolution

Enrol with Alison today! Learn the various strategies used in anger management and conflict resolution in this free online course.

3-4 hours

Landscape Photography - Equipment Basics, Focusing and Filters

Bring your photography passion and learn how to achieve stunning nature and landscape images in this free online course.

1.5-3 hours

Alison Team Lead Training

Learn about the course creator Team Lead role and how to recruit and manage your team with this free online course.

1.5-3 hours
Ready to Get Started?
Courses.ie © 2026
© Jazbury Ltd T/A Courses.ie. Reg in Ireland No 293988. All Rights Reserved.
Proudly designed by Wikid
home