【FutureLearn】 零基礎3週學會R資料分析｜Learn Data Analysis with R in 3 Weeks
想開始學資料科學，卻不知道從哪裡入門？
國立清華大學推出 FutureLearn 線上課程
Data Science for Business Analytics: Introduction to Computing
這是一門給資料科學初學者的 3 週入門課。從基礎程式設計與統計概念出發，帶你實際使用 R 分析資料。
📅 3 週 ⏱️ 每週約 5 小時 💻 100% 線上 🌐 全英文授課 🎓 CPD 認證
你將學會
- 計算與解讀基本統計量
- 製作資料視覺化圖表
- 用 R 撰寫自己的函式
- 執行模擬（simulation）
- 運用重抽樣（resampling）與 bootstrap 方法
- 用計算方法支援資料分析與報告撰寫
課程全程線上、以英文授課，每週約 5 小時，共 3 週。不需要程式設計背景，有基礎經驗的人也能更快上手。
如果你正在接觸資料分析、商業分析，或想為之後學資料科學打好基礎，這門課會是很容易開始的入口。
授課講師：雷松亞 Soumya Ray（國立清華大學 特聘教授／科技管理學院 服務科學研究所）
➡️ 課程連結：https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/data-science-for-business-analytics-introduction-to-computing
🎟️ 清大師生免費修課：FutureLearn Campus 校園方案
清大教職員生申請校園方案後，可以免費、不限時修完本課程。名額有限，額滿為止。
- 填寫申請表：https://forms.gle/4NFJrv48RLAwzp3W6（送出後畫面會顯示專屬連結和開通步驟）
- 用清大信箱註冊 FutureLearn，並完成身分驗證（學生用 @gapp.nthu.edu.tw；教職員用 @mx.nthu.edu.tw）
- 進入課程頁，點選「Join with FutureLearn Campus」→「Join and get free upgrade」
方案詳細說明：CTLD FutureLearn 校園方案
Ready to take your first step into data science?
Join National Tsing Hua University's online course on FutureLearn:
Data Science for Business Analytics: Introduction to Computing
Designed for beginners, this 3-week course introduces the foundations of computational statistics and data analysis using R.
📅 3 weeks ⏱️ About 5 hours/week 💻 100% online 🌐 Taught in English 🎓 CPD accredited
What you'll learn
Through practical activities and real-world datasets, you will learn how to:
- Compute and interpret basic statistics
- Create effective data visualisations
- Write your own functions in R
- Run simulations
- Apply resampling and bootstrapping techniques
- Use computational methods to support data analysis and reporting
The course takes approximately 5 hours per week for 3 weeks and is fully online. No prior programming experience is required, although some familiarity with coding can be helpful.
Whether you are exploring data science, business analytics, or considering a future career as a data analyst or data scientist, this course offers an accessible starting point.
Instructor: Soumya Ray, Distinguished Professor, Institute of Service Science, College of Technology Management, National Tsing Hua University
➡️ Course link: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/data-science-for-business-analytics-introduction-to-computing
🎟️ Free for NTHU members: FutureLearn Campus Subscription
NTHU students, faculty and staff can take this course for free with unlimited access through the Campus subscription. Accounts are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Submit the application form: https://forms.gle/4NFJrv48RLAwzp3W6 (the confirmation screen shows your unique link and steps)
- Register on FutureLearn with your NTHU email and complete identity verification (students: @gapp.nthu.edu.tw; faculty & staff: @mx.nthu.edu.tw)
- On the course page, select "Join with FutureLearn Campus" → "Join and get free upgrade"
Subscription details: CTLD FutureLearn Campus page
Contact: Hsin-Yu Kuo, Center for Teaching and Learning Development (CTLD), NTHU (E-mail: kuohy@mx.nthu.edu.tw, ext. 35403)
