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Become an R programmer and develop your R skills with interactive courses, tracks and projects, curated by real-world experts.

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Introduction to R

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
2,641 reviews
4 hr
Master the basics of data analysis in R, including vectors, lists, and data frames, and practice R with real data sets.

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R Programming Fundamentals

4.4+
14 reviews
22 hr
Level-up your R programming skills! Learn how to work with common data structures, optimize code, and write your own functions.

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Hyperparameter Tuning in R

AdvancedSkill Level
4.8+
63 reviews
4 hr
Learn how to tune your models hyperparameters to get the best predictive results.

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Introduction to Anomaly Detection in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4.8+
29 reviews
4 hr
Learn statistical tests for identifying outliers and how to use sophisticated anomaly scoring algorithms.

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Probability Puzzles in R

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
70 reviews
4 hr
Learn strategies for answering probability questions in R by solving a variety of probability puzzles.

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Mixture Models in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4.7+
27 reviews
4 hr
Learn mixture models: a convenient and formal statistical framework for probabilistic clustering and classification.

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Building Response Models in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4.8+
31 reviews
4 hr
Learn to build simple models of market response to increase the effectiveness of your marketing plans.

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R Programming Fundamentals

4.4+
14 reviews
22 hr
Level-up your R programming skills! Learn how to work with common data structures, optimize code, and write your own functions.

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Associate Data Scientist in R

4.5+
17 reviews
88 hr
Learn how to use R for data science, from data manipulation to machine learning. Gain the career-building skills you need to succeed in data science!

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Data Analyst in R

4.7+
37 reviews
36 hr
From exploratory data analysis with dplyr to data visualization with ggplot2—gain the career-building R skills you need to succeed as a data analyst!

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Statistician in R

4.5+
7 reviews
52 hr
A statistician collects and analyzes data and helps companies make sense of quantitative data, including spotting trends and making predictions.

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Statistics Fundamentals in R

5
4 reviews
20 hr
Discover the power of statistics in R. Learn the key statistical concepts, topics, and techniques used by data scientists and statisticians every day.

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Data Scientist in R

5
5 reviews
27 hr
Learn data science with R, from data manipulation to machine learning, and gain the skills needed for the Data Scientist in R certification!

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Analyzing Genomic Data in R

4.6+
5 reviews
16 hr
Start exploring the world of computational biology with essential Bioconductor packages and workflows for next-generation sequencing data analysis.

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Data Visualization in R

5
3 reviews
12 hr
Bring your data into focus with data visualizations in R using ggplot2. Learn the graphical and plot-building skills to tell better data stories.

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Quantitative Analyst in R

67 hr
Ensure portfolios are risk balanced, help find new trading opportunities, and evaluate asset prices using mathematical models.

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Data Manipulation in R

4.8+
8 reviews
16 hr
Take the pain out of data manipulation using dplyr and tidyr. Learn how to transform, sort, and filter your data, ready for quick analysis.

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Tidyverse Fundamentals in R

5
3 reviews
20 hr
Import and tidy data, wrangle and visualize data, and model and communicate with data in R with the tidyverse.

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Machine Learning Fundamentals in R

5
3 reviews
24 hr
Predict categorical and numeric responses via classification and regression, and discover the hidden structure of datasets with unsupervised learning.

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R Developer

5
3 reviews
52 hr
Gain the career-building skills you need to succeed as an R Developer by learning to write and package code efficiently. No coding experience needed!

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Importing & Cleaning Data in R

5
2 reviews
14 hr
Gain the real-world skills you need to import and clean your data when working in R—making it possible for you to reveal the insights that matter.

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Time Series in R

5
2 reviews
25 hr
Learn how to extract meaningful insights from time series data in R. Explore how to model, forecast, and visualize time series data.

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Shiny Fundamentals in R

4.5+
2 reviews
16 hr
Learn how to use Shiny, a popular R package, to build highly interactive web applications and share your analyses as dashboards and visualizations.

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Statistical Inference in R

5
2 reviews
16 hr
A core set of skills in statistical inference necessary to understand, interpret, and tune your statistical & machine learning models.

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Marketing Analytics in R

24 hr
Grow the R skills you need to work with social media data, perform market basket analysis, and use machine learning to guide your marketing decisions.

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Big Data in R

5
1 review
16 hr
Work with big data in R via parallel programming, interfacing with Spark, writing scalable & efficient R code, and learn ways to visualize big data.

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Finance Fundamentals in R

5
1 review
28 hr
Gain the introductory skills you need to make data-driven financial decisions in R—using the xts, zoo, tidyquant, and PortfolioAnalytics packages.

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Applied Finance in R

5
1 review
26 hr
Grow your financial skills in R. Learn how to evaluate portfolios, calculate credit risk, and create GARCH models to forecast volatility.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is R?

    R is a statistical computing and graphics system, consisting of the R language and a run-time environment. Originally designed for statistical purposes, it excels in data analysis, mining, modeling, and creating visualizations. Primarily used for statistics and data science, its applications extend to AI, machine learning, financial analysis, and more. Being open-source and equipped with a wide array of functions and packages, R is popular across multiple fields including academia, finance, and social media.

    Do I need any prior programming experience to start learning R?

    No prior programming experience is required to start learning R. Our courses are designed to be accessible to beginners, with step-by-step guidance that makes learning R straightforward—even for those new to programming.

    How can learning R benefit my career?

    Learning R can significantly enhance your career, especially if you are interested in fields like data analysis, statistics, or research. As a language specifically designed for statistical analysis and data visualization, R skills are highly sought after in industries ranging from healthcare and finance to academia and marketing, opening up a wide range of job opportunities and pathways for professional growth.

    How do I get started with R?

    Beginning your journey with R first involves grasping its fundamental concepts—such as understanding vectors, factors, lists, and data frames. Our Introduction to R programming course covers these basics, providing a solid foundation for further exploration into the R programming language.

    What is the difference between R and Python?

    Python is a general-purpose programming language, developed to handle a wide range of tasks from data science to web development, making it highly versatile and popular for various applications. R, on the other hand, was created for statistical analysis and excels in data visualization and exploratory data analysis.

    Is R worth learning in 2025?

    Absolutely, R is worth learning in 2025, especially for those focused on specialized areas like statistical analysis, data visualization, and academic research. Despite the rapid growth of Python, R maintains a strong presence in data science and analytics, valued for its advanced statistical capabilities and dedicated community.

    Does Datacamp offer an R Certification?

    DataCamp offers two R certifications: Data Analyst and Data Scientist. Both are available in R or Python. If you are interested in either, check out our Certifications here.

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