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A structured start to your data science journey.
You don’t need a tech degree to get started with data. You just need the right training.
Introduction to Data Science with Beginning R and Python, offered in partnership between NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education and the NC State Data Science and AI Academy, combines an introduction to both coding languages into one course. While most programs teach only a single language, this course gives you hands-on practice with R and Python together, building a flexible foundation for data analysis and further learning.
In just four weeks, explore datasets, write explainable code and discover new ways to solve problems using data. This beginner-friendly course covers both the R programming language and Python for data science, making it ideal for professionals and recent grads. You’ll join a small online cohort with live instruction, open discussion and direct access to your instructor. By the end of the course, you’ll practice building content you can apply in your work environment and eventually add to a portfolio or use as a skills showcase.
Why Learning R and Python is Your Data Science Superpower (and How to Start)Join Director of Data Science and AI Academic Programs David Stokes, for a fast-paced session exploring how these powerful tools work together. Through real datasets and visualizations, you’ll see how each expands what’s possible in your work.
Learn R and Python together for broader career flexibility.
Get high-quality instruction from NC State’s Data Science and AI Academy.
Earn a certificate of completion from NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education and the Data science and AI Academy.
Work with datasets that reflect your work and interests.
Four weeks of live sessions designed to fit your schedule.
Open-source tools and expert instruction included in the course fee.
David Stokes directs teaching and learning in the Data Science and AI Academy at NC State. He holds a Ph.D. in STEM Education and three master’s degrees: two in statistics, with concentrations in biostatistics and general statistics, and one in special education. With more than ten years of experience, David has applied programming in data science to support data management, modeling, visualization, and communication in evaluation, consulting, and education. As an instructor, he has taught learners from secondary through adult education and emphasizes the importance of relevance in learning.
Data science is not just about code. It is about building clear, repeatable processes that help you answer questions quickly and more effectively.
This guided, four-week course teaches R and Python as practical tools for people who work with data every day but want more flexibility than spreadsheets or proprietary software allow.
In a supportive, live setting, you will learn how to organize data, explore patterns and communicate results using workflows you can apply directly to your job. It is the only course designed to introduce both R and Python programming languages together.
Join live sessions with your instructor and peers.Ask questions, share ideas and stay engaged from start to finish.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
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Get started on your data science journey with beginning Python and R programming languages.
Have questions about the course or your goals? Complete the form below to connect with a program coordinator who will listen and point you in the right direction.
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