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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The SWAYAM, an initiative by the Government of India, is a platform developed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), NPTEL and IIT Madras assisted by Google Inc. and Persistent Systems Ltd. is a Government initiative. The prime focus of this programme is to avail specialized and practice-based learning to all the people, including the underprivileged through the digital revolution.

The INTRODUCTION to R SOFTWARE programme by SWAYAM is prepared to form an essential foundation of R software. There is no worry about the cost aspect of this software because it can be used free of cost. R has its own programming language that is very strong in nature, making it capable of performing the computations, simulations, data analysis and manipulations of mathematical and statistical tasks. The Government certification provided at the end of this course is valid in all industries involved in the field of mathematical and statistical computations, programming and simulations making it professionally beneficial.

The teaching methods are really interactive and the execution of all the commands is explained using slides, which ensures practice-based learning, contains on point audio/video modules and weekly assignments for effective learning. In the present scenario of software and programming, the learning of R software is highly recommended.

The Highlights

Guided by PROF. SHALABH (IIT KANPUR)
NPTEL and IIT KANPUR certified course
The course duration of 8 weeks
Online discussion forum for clearing doubts
Flexible learning module
Government certified programme

Programme Offerings

Practice-based learning
assignments
instructor led classes

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Kanpur

The fee details for the course of INTRODUCTION to R SOFTWARE course by SWAYAM are as follows:

The course is free to access.
The certification fee is Rs. 1000, which is completely optional.

Fee Category	Amount in Rupees
Course fee	Nil
Certification fee	Rs. 1000 (Optional)

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Mathematical educational background will be helpful but is not necessary for pursuing INTRODUCTION to R SOFTWARE course by SWAYAM.

Certification Qualifying Details

After successful completion of this course, the candidate will be provided with an e-certificate having logos of both NPTEL and IIT KANPUR. The certification examination is divided into two parts, Average assignment score and exam score. The average assignment score should be 25% of the average of all total assignments given in the course. Exam score must be 75 percent of the proctored exam.

Candidates will be eligible for the certificate only if the average assignment score is >=10/25 and Exam score >= 30/75. Even if one of the conditions is not fulfilled, the candidate will not receive the certificate even after having a final score of >=40/100.

What you will learn

Knowledge of IT industry

Who it is for

Computer Programmer

The INTRODUCTION to R SOFTWARE programme is mainly recommended for candidates who aspire to gain mastery over R software and want to uplift their professional skills in the field of mathematics and statistics.

This programme is advised to the following candidates:
Under graduate students of Science and Engineering.
Working professionals in the stream of analytics.
Students of other backgrounds apart from mathematics like humanities can also pursue it.
Candidates involved in programming, mathematical and statistical computations, simulations and data analysis.

Admission Details

Candidates need to follow the below mentioned steps to seek admission in the programme:

Below are the steps that have to be followed for enrolling in the course of INTRODUCTION to R SOFTWARE course by SWAYAM.

Step 1: Visit the webpage https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_ma53/preview and click on SIGN-IN/Register.

Step 2: Write your username and password and after verification, your account will be created or else you can log in through your Google, or Facebook account as well.

Step 3: Select the course INTRODUCTION to R SOFTWARE.

Step 4: Fill in the course duration and course category.

Step 5: Now you are able to access the course.

The Syllabus

Basic fundamentals
installation and use of software
data editing
use of R as a calculator
functions and assignments

Use of R as a calculator
functions and matrix operations
missing data and logical operators

conditional executions and loops
data management with sequences

Data management with repeats
sorting, ordering and lists

Vector indexing factors
Data management with strings display and formatting

Data management with display paste, split, find and replacement
manipulations with alphabets
evaluation of strings
data frames

Data frames
import of external data in various file formats
statistical functions
compilation of data

Graphics and plots
statistical functions for central tendency
variation
skewness and kurtosis
handling of bivarite data through graphics
correlations
programming and illustration with examples

Instructors

IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the professional benefit of taking this course?

This course of INTRODUCTION to R SOFTWARE offers great professional benefits. It helps under graduates in preparing effective resume, and assist candidates involved in programming, mathematical and statistical computations, simulations and data analysis to excel in their respective fields.

2: What kind of prior knowledge required before taking this course?

Mathematical educational background is necessary for pursuing INTRODUCTION to R SOFTWARE course by SWAYAM. Having some preliminary knowledge will be helpful but not necessarily mandatory.

3: Who can take this course?

Under graduate students of Science and Engineering. Students of humanities with a basic mathematical background can also do it. Working professionals in the field of analytics and people involved in programming, mathematical and statistical computations, simulations and data analysis can take this course.

4: How much one has to pay for taking this course?

The course is free to access and learn. But if candidates want a certificate, they have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).

5: From where do the instructors come for the course?

All the courses are interactive, prepared by the best teachers in the country and are available, free of cost to any learner. More than 1,000 specially chosen faculty and teachers from across the country have participated in preparing these courses.

6: What is the validation of the certificate offered at the end of this course?

As mentioned, this course is provided by the Government of India ensuring the nationwide validation of this certification having the logos of both NPTEL and IIT Kanpur.

7: What is the significance of having this course from SWAYAM?

SWAYAM is a platform offering interactive courses, prepared by the finest teachers in India. It is a Government initiative which aims to avail the best teaching resources to all, including the disadvantaged.

8: What are the offerings of this course?

The Programme INTRODUCTION to R SOFTWARE have following offerings like, theory lectures, Practice-based learning, Assignments, Instructor led classes and weekly class tests.

9: Which Examination for certification is required for this course?

No, specific information available about this topic.

10: What is the criteria to get a certificate after completing this course?

The candidate should have an average assignment score of 25% of the average of all total assignments given in the course. Exam score must be 75 percent of the proctored exam.