Microsoft R Programming for Everyone Professional Certificate

Build R Programming Skills with Microsoft Tools. Go from a beginner to a confident R programmer, using Microsoft's powerful ecosystem and AI tools.

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5 course series

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 months

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 course series

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 months

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn and apply fundamental R programming concepts and syntax.
Use Microsoft Visual Studio Code effectively for R development workflows.
Import, manipulate, and export data using R with Microsoft integration.
Conduct and interpret basic and advanced statistical analyses in R.

Skills you'll gain

Data Visualization

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Professional Certificate - 5 course series

Acquire skills and build your expertise with the power of R programming and Microsoft's cutting-edge tools. Whether you're looking to switch careers or expand your skillset, this certificate guides you from complete beginner to confident R programmer, no prior experience needed.

You'll learn using Microsoft's professional development environment, Visual Studio Code, and experience the future of coding with GitHub Copilot's AI assistance. Through five carefully crafted courses, you'll master data manipulation with tidyverse, create compelling visualizations, perform statistical analyses, and integrate with Azure services. Each course includes hands-on projects that simulate real workplace challenges, building your professional portfolio.

What makes this certificate unique is the seamless blend of R programming with Microsoft's enterprise-grade ecosystem. You'll experience how professional developers work, using industry-standard tools and AI-assisted development workflows.

As you progress, you'll develop confidence in:

- Writing efficient R code

- Analyzing complex datasets

- Creating professional visualizations

- Collaborating through GitHub

- Integrating with cloud services

- Using AI tools to enhance productivity

Ready to start? Your future in data analysis starts here – with the perfect blend of essential programming skills, Microsoft's professional tools, and AI-powered development assistance.

Applied Learning Project

In this certificate, you'll develop a professional portfolio through hands-on projects using real-world datasets and Microsoft's development tools. Starting with fundamental data manipulation projects, you'll progress to creating interactive dashboards and automated reporting systems. As your skills advance, you'll tackle more complex challenges involving statistical analysis, data visualization, and cloud integration using Azure services. The certificate culminates in a comprehensive capstone project where you'll solve a real-world business problem.

Throughout these projects, you'll gain practical experience in:

- Transforming raw data into meaningful insights

- Creating professional visualizations

- Implementing statistical analyses

- Developing automated solutions

- Integrating with cloud services

- Collaborating using version control

Each project is designed to reinforce your learning while building a comprehensive portfolio that showcases your practical skills.

R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools

Course 119 hours

What you'll learn

Begin your R programming journey with this foundational course that combines essential programming concepts with Microsoft's professional development environment. Through five comprehensive modules, you'll master R basics while working with Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot. Starting with fundamental concepts like variables and data structures, you'll progress to working with real data and implementing version control. The course features hands-on projects, AI-assisted coding practice, and culminates in creating your first complete R programming project.

Data Manipulation and Cleaning in R

Course 20 minutes

What you'll learn

Transform raw data into valuable insights using R's powerful tidyverse tools. This beginner-friendly course introduces you to essential data cleaning and manipulation techniques, making complex data tasks approachable and practical. Learn how to clean messy data, handle missing values, and prepare datasets for analysis using Microsoft's development environment and AI assistance.

Through hands-on practice, you'll master fundamental data cleaning skills while building confidence in: - Organizing and structuring data effectively - Handling common data issues - Working with different data formats - Using AI tools to enhance your workflow - Creating reproducible data cleaning processes Each concept is taught step-by-step with extensive examples and guided practice, ensuring you build a strong foundation in data manipulation skills.

Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

Course 30 minutes

What you'll learn

Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques

Course 40 minutes

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Visualization

Advanced Data Applications and Integration

Course 50 minutes

What you'll learn

Take your R programming skills to the next level with this final, practical course that bridges theory and real-world applications. Learn to collect data from web sources, create interactive visualizations, handle large datasets efficiently, and integrate with cloud services. While covering advanced topics, the course maintains a beginner-friendly approach with step-by-step guidance and AI assistance.

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Microsoft

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Frequently asked questions

R is a powerful programming language specifically designed for data analysis, statistical computing, and visualization. It's widely used in data science, business analytics, and research. Learning R with Microsoft tools provides a versatile skillset for working with data in professional environments.

This program is designed for beginners interested in learning R programming and data analysis. Whether you're a career switcher, recent graduate, or professional looking to add data skills, this certificate provides a comprehensive foundation using Microsoft's tools. No prior programming experience is required.

You'll need a computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) with minimum 8GB RAM and stable internet connection. All required software is free: Microsoft Visual Studio Code, R, GitHub Copilot (provided access), and Azure services (free tier). No paid subscriptions are needed during the learning period.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.