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Data Analytics with R - Module MA5021

Learn data analytics with R in a six-week, online micro-cred. Gain skills in data wrangling, summary, visualisation, and developing interactive dashboards.

Key information

EU fees per year €1,250
Non-EU fees per year €1,250
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration Six weeks
Attendance Part-time
Delivery Online
Start date Spring 2027
Award University Certificate of Study
Course code MA5021
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R is one of the most widely used tools for data analysis in industry, research, and academia—valued for its flexibility, open-source community, and data visualisation power. 

This six week, Level 9, micro-credential is ideal for professionals or researchers who want to start using R for data analytics no prior coding experience is needed. You’ll learn to import, wrangle, summarise, and visualise data, develop interactive dashboards, and explore reproducible workflows in RStudio.  

Whether you’re new to programming or upskilling for your role, this module offers a practical foundation in one of today’s most important data tools. 

This module is associated with the Data Analytics Professional Diploma. It can be taken as a standalone micro-credential and as part of a pathway to a larger award. 

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