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Learn R.

Learn R and unlock the go-to tool for data science and statistics.

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  • BeginnerNo experience needed
  • 20 hoursAt your own pace
  • 41 modulesLessons, quizzes, exercises
  • Exam includedNo need to buy separately
  • W3Schools Hero1-year subscription included

Our learners work at

  • Microsoft
  • Google
  • Amazon
  • Meta
  • Netflix
  • NVIDIA
  • IBM
  • Oracle

What you'll learn

Real R skills, step by step.

Everything you need to use R with confidence, from the first line to real projects.

  • Learn R basics and syntax
  • Work with R variables and data types
  • Use operators and control structures (if, while, for)
  • Create and use functions in R
  • Work with data structures (vectors, lists, matrices, arrays)
  • Create data frames and use factors
  • Make plots and visualize data (line, scatter, pie, bar)
  • Perform basic statistics (mean, median, mode)
  • Analyze data sets using R

Roles you'll be ready for

  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Statistician
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Research Analyst
  • Bioinformatics Analyst
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Data Journalist
  • Academic Researcher
  • Reporting Analyst

Syllabus

Everything the course covers.

6 chapters · 41 modules · 20 hours

01Getting started5 modules
  • R HOME
  • R Intro
  • R Get Started
  • R Syntax
  • R Comments
02Variables and data types11 modules
  • R Variables
  • Concatenate Elements
  • Multiple Variables
  • Variable Names
  • R Data Types
  • R Numbers
  • R Math
  • R Strings
  • Escape Characters
  • R Booleans
  • R Operators
03Control flow and functions9 modules
  • R If...Else
  • Nested If
  • And Or
  • R While Loop
  • R For Loop
  • Nested Loop
  • R Functions
  • Nested Functions
  • Recursion
04Data structures6 modules
  • R Vectors
  • R Lists
  • R Matrices
  • R Arrays
  • R Data Frames
  • R Factors
05Plotting4 modules
  • R Plot
  • R Line
  • R Scatterplot
  • R Pie Charts
06Statistics6 modules
  • R Statistics Intro
  • R Data Set
  • R Max and Min
  • R Mean
  • R Median
  • R Mode

Your certificate

Become a Certified R Developer.

A credential from the site that has taught the web since 1999.

  1. Learn

    Lessons, quizzes and exercises. No deadlines.

  2. Pass the exam

    Online, multiple choice. 3 attempts, results instantly.

  3. Share it

    On LinkedIn and your CV. Employers verify it by link or QR code.

Your score sets your level: Intermediate 40% · Advanced 75% · Professional 90%

Certified R Developer

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A year of W3Schools Hero subscription.

Keep learning and building long after the exam. Worth $120, included.

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    Your own space to build, test and deploy real projects.

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  • Leaderboard and challenges

    Earn XP, keep your streak, compete with other learners.

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What learners say.

4.8 · 874 reviews

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Questions? Answers.

Do you have a money-back guarantee?

Yes. If you are not satisfied, you get your money back within 14 days of purchase, as long as no exam attempts are used. Our refund policy.

How fast do I get access?

Instantly. Right after purchase you get an email with access to the course and the exam.

How does the exam work?

The exam is online and multiple choice. You get 3 attempts and choose when to take each one. Your score sets your level: Intermediate (40%), Advanced (75%) or Professional (90%).

Does the certificate expire?

No. The certificate never expires. It is issued in your name and employers can verify it with a unique link or QR code.

What is the difference between the course and the exam?

The course includes lessons, exercises, progress tracking and the exam. If you already know the subject, you can buy the exam only and go straight to certification.