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Certified Data Analytics (R) Specialist

  • Analytics & Tech
  • Innovation & Business Improvement
Next Intake: 21 May 2025 (Wed)
  • Basic
  • SkillsFuture
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  • This module is part of Advanced Diploma in Data and Predictive Analytics in R Programming & Advanced Diploma in Data Analytics and Machine Learning

This programme is conducted online.

Next course starts on
21 May 2025 (Wed) See Full Schedule
Fee
SGD10,464* (as low as SGD1,219.20 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

Please refer to respective modules for dates. 

Weeknights (7pm - 10:30pm)
Saturday (9am - 6pm)

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

  • Managers, Data Analysts, Professionals, Executives involved in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of data for decision making across various business functions such as marketing, customer service, corporate communications
  • Data Scientists who are familiar with basics in R programming and want to learn how to perform web scraping from multiple webpages using packages in R


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • Functional Laptop: (1) CPU must be of at least intel core I3, (2) GPU must have an integrated graphics card and (3) RAM must be of at least 4GB

Overview

The new key to making effective decisions now lies in data. With data analysis, businesses can better understand their customers, identify potential risks and obtain insights to improve strategies. Data now holds much power in its insights with precision, giving companies information they need to make the next move.

This programme equips participants with efficient techniques in data analysis and statistical thinking using R, which is one of the most widely used open-source languages of analytics worldwide and continues to be the platform of choice for data scientists. Delving into statistical inference, modelling and reproducing analysis reports, participants will also learn to interpret and evaluate data-based decisions for real-world applications effectively.

Learning Objectives

  • Hands-on R programming meets lessons in statistical thinking
  • Analysing datasets that hold real-world implications
  • Data visualisation and storytelling—beyond the “Data Speaks for Itself” approach
  • Capstone project based on participants’ professional interest

Topic/Structure

To achieve the Certified Data Analytics (R) Specialist, participants will need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy in sequential order:

Introduction To Data Analytics (using R programming)
Introduction To Data Visualisation (using R programming)
Web Scraping and Data Insights (using R programming)
Statistical Inference for Managerial Insights (using R programming)
A First Look at Visual Analytics (using ggplot2 packages in R)
Advancing Skillsets Of Visual Analytics (Using Ggplot2 Packages In R)

This course is also a part of the Advanced Diploma in Data and Predictive Analytics in R Programming and Advanced Diploma in Data Analytics and Machine Learning.

Assessment

  • Classroom exercises
  • Individual assessment
  • Group assignments
     

CERTIFICATION

Upon completion of all 6 modules within a maximum duration of 3 years, participants will be awarded a digital certificate as a Certified Data Analytics (R) Specialist.

Calculate Programme Fee

Click here for more infomation about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$3,139.20

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$1,219.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$3,139.20

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$1,219.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$1,219.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$1,219.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$10,464

(No Funding)

$10,464

(No Funding)

$10,464

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

Workfare Skills Support Scheme

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here. 

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll

Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)

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Trainers

Dr Sungjong Roh
Assistant Professor of Communication Management
SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Dr Sungjong Roh
Assistant Professor of Communication Management
SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Dr Roh received his Ph.D. at Cornell University and is currently an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Dr Roh has two closely related areas of research and teaching expertise: (a) behavioural decision-making—underlying mechanisms whereby consumers, managers, and investors make judgments and choices, and; (b) computational data science (using Python and R) for business problem-solving. Dr Roh has taught a wide range of courses across multiple disciplines, and workshops on computational data science, data-informed, evidence-based management practices to undergraduate and postgraduate business students, working professionals, and executives. A recipient of multiple teaching awards, including the university-wide "Most Promising Teacher Award" and Specialist Adult Educator (for Curriculum Development) by the SkillsFuture Singapore/ Institute for Adult Learning.

Testimonials

One of the recurring questions I got from people is how I got started in data analytics and if I have any tips for them to get started too. Of all the courses I have attended over the years, the one that I highly recommend is still the very first course that I took: Certified Data Analytics (R) at SMU Academy. This course covers all the fundamental tools and concepts required for one to get started in the world of data analytics. However, the main reason why I recommend this course is not for its technical teachings but the opportunity to learn from one of the most experienced data scientists in the field. A takeaway that I remember till this day is that not all questions need to be answered through data analytics. For example, plotting housing prices against location is a common example used in many data visualisation courses. However, do we really need to plot this out to arrive at this conclusion? It is a well-established fact that real estate is all about location so unless you are setting out to debunk this, plotting housing prices against location does not give the audience new insights. Such plots may be visually pleasing to look at but need not be prioritised. Technical skills can be self-taught, but soft skills are best learnt from an experienced practitioner. Therefore, I highly recommend this course if you wish to kickstart your journey in data analytics.
Nicholas Liang

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