Microsoft is offering an open online course to showcase just a small fraction of the great offerings at the organization. This 4-week programming course, ‘Introduction to R Programming’ helps in master the basics of R.
The overall objective of this course is to learn the R statistical programming language, the lingua franca of data science. The course starts on September 19, 2016.
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( votes)Course At A Glance
Length: 4 weeks
Effort: 2 hours/week
Subject: R Programming
Institution: Microsoft and edX
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes. Verified Certificate for $49
Session: Starts on September 19, 2016
Providers’ Details
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About This Course
R is rapidly becoming the leading language in data science and statistics. Today, the R programming language is the tool of choice for data scientists in every industry and field. Whether you are a full-time number cruncher, or just the occasional data analyst, R will suit your needs.
This introduction to R programming course will help you master the basics of R. In seven sections, you will cover its basic syntax, making you ready to undertake your own first data analysis using R.
Starting from variables and basic operations, you will learn how to handle data structures such as vectors, matrices, data frames and lists. In the final section, you will dive deeper into the graphical capabilities of R, and create your own stunning data visualizations. No prior knowledge in programming or data science is required.
Why Take This Course?
This is a free online course. This MOOC will be offered with Video Transcripts in English. Applicants can get a verified certificate. This R programming course is unique that students will continuously practice their newly acquired skills through interactive in-browser coding challenges using the DataCamp platform.
No set prerequisites are expected, but previous experience in basic mathematics is helpful. edX courses, taught by Microsoft experts, let you learn through hands-on experience with broad reach, cutting-edge technologies in areas including cloud services, mobile development, and data sciences.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, applicants will have knowledge of:
- R language fundamentals and basic syntax
- What R is and how it’s used to perform data analysis
- Applicants will become familiar with the major R data structures
- Applicants will make your own visualisations using R
Instructors
Filip Schouwenaars
Main course developer behind many of DataCamp’s interactive courses.
Course Format
Section 1: Introduction to Basics
Section 2: Vectors
Section 3: Matrices
Section 4: Factors
Section 5: Lists
Sections 6: Data Frames
Section 7: Basic Graphics
Requirements
None, but previous experience in basic mathematics is helpful.
How To Join This Course
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