The R Programming Starter Course

The R Programming Starter Course

Instructor: Microsoft

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

R Programming

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Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

The R Programming Starter Course is a comprehensive introduction to R programming fundamentals using Microsoft Visual Studio Code. This course begins with essential setup and environment configuration, then progresses through core programming concepts including variables, data types, and basic data structures. You'll learn how to write and organize R code effectively, create functions, and implement control flow logic. Through hands-on labs and practical assignments, you'll gain experience working with vectors, matrices, and data frames while developing good programming practices. This course provides the foundational skills needed for data analysis and programming in R, preparing you for more advanced topics in data manipulation and analysis. Whether you're new to programming or transitioning from another language, you'll build the fundamental knowledge needed to start your journey in R programming.

In this course, you'll become familiar with R, a language used to organize, analyze, and visualize data in your workplace. You will set up your workspace in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, learn how to navigate the basic interface, and start writing your first simple commands.

What's included

4 videos7 readings3 assignments2 ungraded labs

4 videos Total 16 minutes

Writing Basic R Code 4 minutes
R Code Organization 2 minutes
Installation Guide 6 minutes
Configuration Tutorial 3 minutes

7 readings Total 75 minutes

Welcome to the Course 10 minutes
Getting Started with R 10 minutes
Using R in your Visual Studio Code Lab 5 minutes
Understanding Functions in R 10 minutes
R Coding Standards 15 minutes
Installation and Setup Guide 15 minutes
Module 1: Summary 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 30 minutes

Basic R Syntax 15 minutes
R Fundamentals Quiz 10 minutes
Setup Verification 5 minutes

2 ungraded labs Total 60 minutes

Exploring R and VSCode 30 minutes
First R Script Creation 30 minutes

In Module 2, you'll learn important building blocks for working comfortably with data using R. You will practice creating and using variables, managing different kinds of data structures, like vectors and tables, and start making decisions in your code using conditional statements and loops. You will also write simple, reusable functions to save time and handle common workplace tasks effectively.