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.
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
overall objective of this course is to learn the R statistical programming
language, the lingua franca of data
science. The course starts on August
1, 2016.
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 August 1, 2016
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 August 1, 2016
Providers’ Details
Microsoft
technology helps students choose a path and make their mark.
technology helps students choose a path and make their mark.
In
this new connected world, technology creates opportunity, and edX courses are
designed to provide applicants with the core development skills needed to be
successful in the cloud-first, mobile-first world. This online platform edX
provides online courses from the world’s best
universities. edX can empower applicants to build innovative
applications, services, and experiences on the this platform.
this new connected world, technology creates opportunity, and edX courses are
designed to provide applicants with the core development skills needed to be
successful in the cloud-first, mobile-first world. This online platform edX
provides online courses from the world’s best
universities. edX can empower applicants to build innovative
applications, services, and experiences on the this platform.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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
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.
but previous experience in basic mathematics is helpful.
How To Join This Course
1.Go
to the course website link
2.Create an edX account to SignUp
3.Choose “Register Now” to get started.
4.EdX offers honor code certificates of achievement, verified certificates of
achievement, and XSeries certificates of achievement. Currently, verified
certificates are only available in some courses.
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active courses. (Before a course begins, it will be listed on your dashboard
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to the course website link
2.Create an edX account to SignUp
3.Choose “Register Now” to get started.
4.EdX offers honor code certificates of achievement, verified certificates of
achievement, and XSeries certificates of achievement. Currently, verified
certificates are only available in some courses.
5.Once you sign up for a course and activate your account, click on the Log In
button on the edx.org home page and type in your email address and edX
password. This will take you to your dashboard, with access to each of your
active courses. (Before a course begins, it will be listed on your dashboard
but will not yet have a “view course” option.)
Apply here
https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-r-data-science-microsoft-dat204x-1#!