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37 Short courses in Statistics in United Kingdom

Statistics with R and RStudio
The Statistics with R and RStudio course from UCL Summer School introduces statistics and the free software R/RStudio to you with no previous knowledge of mathematics beyond high school level.

Mathematics
Oxford Summer Courses – Mathematics introduces students to how mathematical thinking explains patterns, logic, and problem-solving. Explore key mathematical ideas through discussion-led learning in small groups while studying Mathematics in Oxford.
Probability and Statistics for Economics and Econometrics
London School of Economics and Political Science's Probability and Statistics for Economics and Econometrics course provides a precise and accurate treatment of probability, distribution theory and statistical inference.
Statistics and Research Methods - an Introduction (Online, Self Paced)
UCL's Statistics and Research Methods - an Introduction (Online, Self Paced) online, self-paced course will give you a comprehensive introduction to research methods and statistics.
Sample Size Estimation and Power Calculations with Excel
UCL's Sample Size Estimation and Power Calculations with Excel short course covers the basics of sample-size estimation, including both precision and power estimation approaches.
Introduction to Hospital Episode Statistics
Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) is the national hospital admission database for England, which is increasingly being used for research, clinical outcomes monitoring, and public health and service planning. UCL offers the Introduction to Hospital Episode Statistics programme.
Statistical analysis with missing data
Through computer practicals using Stata, participants of the Statistical analysis with missing data course offered by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine will learn how to apply the statistical methods introduced in the course to realistic datasets.
Statistics for Business
This nationally accredited Statistics for Business course from Oxford Prestige College introduces candidates to statistical concepts and descriptive statistics used in business.
Advanced Statistical Methods
The Advanced Statistical Methods programme from the University of Birmingham will enable you to develop your understanding of the statistical basis of generalised linear modelling (GLM) and its application in different situations, including the GLM regression output from more complex data analysis methods.
Exploratory Data Analysis and Essential Statistics Using R
This Exploratory Data Analysis and Essential Statistics Using R course offered by Cranfield University provides an overview of important concepts in statistics and exploratory data analysis.
Introduction to Statistics - Understanding the World through Data
London School of Economics and Political Science's Introduction to Statistics - Understanding the World through Data is an introductory course on statistics and how it can help us answer the kind of questions that arise when we want to better understand the world.
Statistical Methods for Risk Prediction and Prognostic Models
The Statistical Methods for Risk Prediction and Prognostic Models course from the University of Birmingham provides a thorough foundation of statistical methods for developing and validating risk prediction and prognostic models in healthcare research.
Qualitative Interviewing and Analysis Using MAXQDA
The Qualitative Interviewing and Analysis Using MAXQDA course from University of Essex is designed to equip participants with the skills and confidence to conduct their own research projects using qualitative interviews and then to analyse the resultant data using the software programme MAXQDA.
Applied Statistical Modelling
The Applied Statistical Modelling programme is offered by The Open University UK.
Using Simulation Studies to Evaluate Statistical Methods
Simulation studies are an important tool for statistical research. They help statisticians and researchers understand the properties of statistical methods and compare different methods. UCL offers the Using Simulation Studies to Evaluate Statistical Methods programme.
Research Methods and Statistics (Cancer)
Within this Research Methods and Statistics (Cancer) course from the University of Birmingham, you will learn about the application of research methods to clinical practice.
Introduction to the Statistical Analysis of Genome-Wide Association Studies
This Introduction to the Statistical Analysis of Genome-Wide Association Studies short course offered at the University of Surrey is perfect for geneticists facing the need to analyse from small to large-scale human genotyping data in relation to their effect on common human traits and diseases.
Statistical Computing with R Programming Language - a Gentle Introduction
UCL's Statistical Computing with R Programming Language - a Gentle Introduction short course (6 to 8 hours) provides a gentle introduction to the R software and programming environment.
Practical Epidemiology and Statistics
The Practical Epidemiology and Statistics course from the University of Birmingham will teach you how to analyse and evaluate healthcare-related studies and understand the statistical methods used in epidemiological research.
Introduction to the Statistical Analysis of Genome-Wide Association Studies
This Introduction to the Statistical Analysis of Genome-Wide Association Studies short course offered at the University of Surrey will enable you to analyse large-scale genetic data using standard analytical approaches and freely available software tools.