Master Data Analysis with MITx: Learn R, Statistics, and Real-World Research Skills for Free

The course introduces core principles of probability and statistics with hands-on training in the R programming language. It can be taken standalone or as part of the MITx MicroMasters Program in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP), offering a pathway toward advanced studies at MIT. Learners access materials at no cost, with an optional proctored certificate for a fee.

Access to course materials at no cost; optional proctored certificate for a fee; self-paced learning; potential pathway to MIT graduate studies through the DEDP.

No prior knowledge of probability or statistics is required; learners are expected to have basic familiarity with algebra and some understanding of calculus.