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15 Best R Programming Courses for Beginners

We compared 15 R Programming courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $9.99 to $825.00. 14 of them teach the subject directly and 1 are built around a certification exam. 7 come from a named university or institution, including University of Colorado Boulder, Imperial College London and Duke University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$9.99 – $825.00
Providers
Coursera, Udemy, edX
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "r programming" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $9.99 to $825.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This course is a gentle introduction to programming in R designed for 3 types of learners. It will be right for you, if: • you want to do data analysis but don’t know programming • you know programming but aren’t familia...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate

    R Programming For Absolute Beginners

    If you have decided to learn R as your data science programming language, you have made an excellent decision!   R is the most widely used tool for statistical programming. It is powerful, versatile and easy to use. It i...

    $39.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate

    R Programming for Data Science for Absolute Beginners

    **** Reviews**** I m gaining great new skills with this course. I had no exp in R , now I m gaining confidence . Recommended for the beginners - Myint Htoo**** Lifetime access to course materials . 100% money back g...

    $199.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Bootcamp

    2025 R Programming Bootcamp for Absolute Beginners

    So, you've decided that you want to learn R or you want to get familiar with it, but don't know where to start? Or are you a data/business analyst or data scientist that wants to have a smooth transition into R programmi...

    $19.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

    Offered by Imperial College London

    Welcome to Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health! This course will teach you the core building blocks of statistical analysis - types of variables, common distributions, hypothesis testing - but, mo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Probability and Data with R

    Offered by Duke University

    This course introduces you to sampling and exploring data, as well as basic probability theory and Bayes' rule. You will examine various types of sampling methods, and discuss how such methods can impact the scope of inf...

    $79.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Describing Data

    Offered by MGH Institute of Health Professions

    This course introduces key statistical concepts and data analysis techniques used in healthcare. Students will learn to classify variables, summarize data, interpret measures of central tendency and variability, and perf...

    $100.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    A COMPLETE 3-Hour Introduction to Spatial and GIS Data in R

    If you are entering the field of GIS and want to learn how to get started with R programming and spatial data, this is the course for you. We go over all the basis of how to work with spatial data in an R environment. Th...

    $134.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate

    Beginner-To-Mastery over Data Visualization Using R (2025)

    Learning Outcomes You Can Expect!This course is designed for professionals from varied industries to be able to:Advance in their careers with enhanced data visualization skills opening doors to promotions and new opportu...

    $19.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to FinTech Using R

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R

    Offered by Coursera

    Welcome to this project-based course Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R. This is a hands-on project that introduces beginners to the world of statistical modeling. In this project, you will learn how to build de...

    $9.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Analytics Modeling

    Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology

    Learn essential analytics models and methods and how to appropriately apply them, using tools such as R, to retrieve desired insights.

    $825.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Bayesian Statistics Using R

    Offered by University of Canterbury

    Learn the fundamentals of Bayesian approach to data analysis, and practice answering real life questions using R.

    $169.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Linear Models and Matrix Algebra

    Offered by Harvard University

    Learn to use R programming to apply linear models to analyze data in life sciences.

    $219.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Certification prep University-backed

    CS50's Introduction to Programming with R

    Offered by Harvard University

    An introduction to programming using a language called R, a popular language for statistical computing and graphics in data science and other domains.

    $299.00
    listed price

Best R Programming Courses for Beginners compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
2 R Programming For Absolute Beginners Udemy $39.99 View →
3 R Programming for Data Science for Absolute Beginners Udemy $199.99 View →
4 2025 R Programming Bootcamp for Absolute Beginners Udemy $19.99 View →
5 Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health Coursera Imperial College London $49.00 View →
6 Introduction to Probability and Data with R Coursera Duke University $79.00 View →
7 Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Describing Data edX MGH Institute of Health Professions $100.00 View →
8 A COMPLETE 3-Hour Introduction to Spatial and GIS Data in R Udemy $134.99 View →
9 Beginner-To-Mastery over Data Visualization Using R (2025) Udemy $19.99 View →
10 Introduction to FinTech Using R Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
11 Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R Coursera Coursera $9.99 View →
12 Introduction to Analytics Modeling edX The Georgia Institute of Technology $825.00 View →
13 Introduction to Bayesian Statistics Using R edX University of Canterbury $169.00 View →
14 Introduction to Linear Models and Matrix Algebra edX Harvard University $219.00 View →
15 CS50's Introduction to Programming with R edX Harvard University $299.00 View →

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