Certificate in Statistical Analysis With R Programming

Perform Large-Scale Data Analysis Using Modern Applied Statistics and R

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Program Details

  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Times: Evenings
  • Cost: $4,020

Next start date:

October 2024

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About this Program


The R programming language is an important tool for extracting useful information from large data sets across industry, academia and scientific research circles. R offers powerful statistical tools, data visualization capabilities, high extensibility and active communities.

In this three-course certificate program, you’ll learn to perform advanced data analysis and modeling using statistical models, tools and R programming. We’ll cover the fundamentals of modern applied statistics for use in inference and prediction. You’ll gain skills in data mining and exploration and discover how to produce insightful visualizations.

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DESIGNED FOR

A wide range of technically oriented professionals who want to better understand modern applied statistics in order to analyze and derive meaning from real-life data sets.

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Alumni Spotlight

Johanna Krogh, a graduate of the UW Certificate in Statistical Analysis with R Programming, describes how her certificate program provided her with confidence, experience and a new job.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • How to apply modern statistics to real-life problems in research and industry
  • Foundational R programming, visualization and plotting skills
  • How to streamline data manipulation and create advanced graphics
  • Data analysis methods using predictive modeling and machine learning
  • Time series analysis, spatial modeling, 3D plotting, mapping and animation

GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

  • Generate publication-quality plots and cutting-edge graphics-embedded reports
  • Master the train-validate-test sequence of predictive methods

APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

You may be eligible to apply for a UW Certificate Scholarship or Rotary Scholarship to cover most of the costs of this program. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and the potential of the program to positively impact your career. For more information, see the Scholarships page.

Career Stats

65%

Alumni working in field

Top Employers

Boeing, Microsoft, Juno Therapeutics, University of Washington, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

35%

Projected job growth for statisticians in Washington state (2020-30)

$95,270

Average salary for statisticians in Washington state (2021)

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EARN DIGITAL BADGES

You can earn a digital achievement badge for successfully completing this certificate program, as well as a separate badge for each course. These badges can be shared on LinkedIn and other social media sites. Learn more about digital badges.

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Connect with an enrollment coach to learn more about this offering. Or if you need help finding the right certificate, specialization or course for you, reach out to explore your options.

Program Overview

Complete the courses listed below to earn the certificate. You may be able to take individual courses without enrolling in the certificate program; check the course pages for details.

Learning Format

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You’ll stream courses online and interact with your instructors and fellow students via video conferencing or chat, both in real time. Learn More »

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