Data Visualization with R and ggplot2

Turn raw datasets into professional, clear, and accessible visual stories using R and ggplot2, even if you have no prior coding experience.

4.9 (132) ⏱ 1h 15m 📚 9 lessons 🎧 Audio version

About this course

In a world driven by quantitative data, the ability to communicate insights clearly through visual representation is a vital skill. R, coupled with the ggplot2 library, offers an incredibly powerful and flexible environment for designing professional charts and graphs. This text-based course guides you from the absolute basics of the R programming language to creating sophisticated, highly customized visualizations. You will gain the confidence to import datasets, tidy them using modern tidyverse workflows, and build polished graphics that tell a compelling story. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental concepts of R programming and the tidyverse ecosystem - Apply the Grammar of Graphics framework to construct charts layer by layer - Create common chart types including scatter plots, bar charts, histograms, and line graphs - Customize plot aesthetics, scales, themes, and labels for maximum clarity - Design accessible visualizations using color-blind friendly palettes and clean layouts - Structure raw data into a clean, tidy format ready for seamless plotting You will begin by learning core R syntax and data structures before diving into the core mechanics of ggplot2. Through written explanations and clear code examples, you will progress from basic plots to refined, publication-ready graphics. This course is designed specifically for beginners, data analysts, researchers, and professionals who want to build a solid foundation in data visualization without needing a background in computer science. Start reading today to unlock the power of visual data storytelling.

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Reviews (2)

Grace Miller NZ Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-02-13T12:58:04+00:00

Solid content and presented clearly. I appreciated the real-world applications shown. Could have used a few more practice opportunities.

Oliver Davies NZ
★ 5 · 2025-07-14T11:58:04+00:00

Good introduction. I appreciated the clear steps, although some of the later modules could have used more examples.

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