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There are 5 modules in this course
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.
In this first module, 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. This module will guide you step-by-step from the very start.
What's included
7 videos9 readings3 assignments2 ungraded labs
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7 videos•Total 30 minutes
Introduction to R Programming for Everyone Certificate•3 minutes
Introduction to the R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools Course•3 minutes
R and Microsoft Tools Integration•9 minutes
Writing Basic R Code•4 minutes
R Code Organization•2 minutes
Installation Guide•6 minutes
Configuration Tutorial•3 minutes
9 readings•Total 100 minutes
Course Syllabus•10 minutes
Getting Started with R•10 minutes
Microsoft Tools for R Development•15 minutes
Using R in your Visual Studio Code Lab •5 minutes
R and its History (Optional)•10 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
R Fundamentals Quiz•10 minutes
Setup Verification•5 minutes
Basic R Syntax•15 minutes
2 ungraded labs•Total 60 minutes
Exploring R and VSCode•30 minutes
First R Script Creation•30 minutes
R Programming Fundamentals
Module 2•8 hours to complete
Module details
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.
Why learn the fundamentals in R Programming?•3 minutes
Working with Variables•2 minutes
R Data Types•3 minutes
Vectors and Lists•4 minutes
Matrices and Data Frames•6 minutes
Control Flow Basics•14 minutes
Function Creation•4 minutes
10 readings•Total 130 minutes
Understanding R Data Types•20 minutes
Using help() to Learn About Functions•10 minutes
Variable Best Practices•15 minutes
R Data Structures Guide•15 minutes
Working with Matrices and Data Frames•10 minutes
Control Flow in R•15 minutes
Functions in R•15 minutes
Error Handling and Error Prevention•10 minutes
Example Solution: Programming Logic Implementation•10 minutes
Module 2 Summary•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Variables and Types Assessment•30 minutes
Data Structures Assessment•30 minutes
1 programming assignment•Total 60 minutes
Programming Logic Implementation •60 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
Variable and Type Practice•60 minutes
Working with Data Structures•60 minutes
Control Flow and Functions Practice•60 minutes
Working with Data
Module 3•7 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you'll learn practical skills to bring data into R, organize it clearly, and tidy things up when data isn't perfect (which is common in the workplace). You'll also find out how to do simple calculations and create straightforward reports to summarize information clearly for your team. This will help you feel more confident using R to handle everyday data tasks at work.
What's included
6 videos8 readings3 assignments3 ungraded labs
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6 videos•Total 43 minutes
Why work with Data?•3 minutes
Reading Data Files•5 minutes
Data Export Methods•10 minutes
Data Selection and Filtering•12 minutes
Data Transformation•5 minutes
Basic Statistics•7 minutes
8 readings•Total 85 minutes
Data Import Guide•15 minutes
Using Packages and Libraries•10 minutes
Export Best Practices•10 minutes
Data Manipulation Fundamentals•10 minutes
Working with subset() and merge()•10 minutes
Statistical Analysis in R •10 minutes
Relationships and Predictions in R•10 minutes
Module 3 Summary•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Data I/O Assessment•30 minutes
Manipulation Skills Check•30 minutes
Data Analysis•30 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
Data Import/Export Practice•60 minutes
Data Manipulation Exercise•60 minutes
Analysis Implementation•60 minutes
Version Control and AI Assistance
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you'll learn how to keep track of your work and collaborate using Git and GitHub, tools many professionals rely on to manage their work projects efficiently. You'll also discover how to use GitHub Copilot, an AI assistant that guides and supports you while writing code, simplifying tasks and saving you valuable time. By the end, you'll have strategies to manage your projects, use AI assistance confidently, and document your coding steps for yourself and your coworkers.
What's included
6 videos9 readings2 assignments
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6 videos•Total 26 minutes
Why learn about Version Control?•3 minutes
Git and GitHub Introduction•5 minutes
Working with Git•6 minutes
Why use GitHub Copilot?•3 minutes
Copilot Setup•4 minutes
Using Copilot with R•5 minutes
9 readings•Total 90 minutes
Version Control in Git and GitHub•10 minutes
Setting up Git•10 minutes
Making Your First Commit on Git•10 minutes
Connecting to GitHub•10 minutes
AI-Assisted R Programming•10 minutes
Signing In and Setting Up GitHub Copilot•10 minutes
Connecting Copilot in your Visual Studio Code Labs•10 minutes
Using Copilot to Write and Debug R Code•10 minutes
Module 4 Summary•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Version Control Concepts•30 minutes
AI Assistance Assessment•30 minutes
Final Project
Module 5•7 hours to complete
Module details
In this final module, you'll plan and complete your own practical R programming project, applying everything you've learned to solve a realistic workplace challenge. You'll organize your work, write simple documentation, and share your completed project using GitHub, just like professionals do. By the end, you'll have a complete project to showcase and discuss with colleagues or in an interview.
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