R Programming for Data Analysis and Research – Professional Training

OPTIMA Data Solutions Ltd is a Rwanda-based professional consulting firm specializing in data analytics, research support, business analytics, and capacity-building. The company provides high-quality training and technical services using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, SAS, SPSS, Stata, and R, etc; financial and business management tools such as QuickBooks and Sage; and website design and development, training in research design and methodology, scientific writing and publication, and monitoring and evaluation. The company also builds expertise in electronic data capture systems, including REDCap, SurveyCTO, Open Data Kit, and KoboToolbox.

OPTIMA equips clients with the skills needed to conduct research, perform data analysis, and generate evidence that informs policy and organizational decision-making. Explore more courses: https://www.optimadata.rw/courses.html

Why Training on R programming?

R programming training is designed for all levels from complete beginners to advanced users ensuring a clear, step-by-step progression in skills. R is a powerful and widely used tool for data analysis, data visualization, and research, making it essential for professionals who want to analyze data efficiently and produce high-quality, reproducible results. By learning R, participants gain the ability to manage large datasets, perform advanced analytics, and generate insights that support evidence-based decision-making.

Why Learning with OPTIMA?

• After training support through learning communities.
• Individual and group level supervised practices.
• Delivered by experienced professionals in research and data analytics (Read about the R programming Trainer: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6495-5719>
• Focus on employable and immediately applicable skills.
• Track record with universities, NGOs, and institutions.
• Certificate of completion at the end of the training.

Training Modules

• Introduction to R and RStudio
• Data merging, cleaning and transformation
• Exploratory data analysis
• Statistical tests and modeling
• Machine Learning algorithms
• Data visualization and live dashboards
• Artificial intelligence in R
• Reporting and reproducible research
• Real-world projects and case studies
• Data storytelling and interpretation for decision-making

Training Details

• Mode: Physical (University of Rwanda, Gikondo Campus) & Online
• Dates: 6 – 21 June 2026
• Days: Saturday & Sunday
• Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM (CAT)

Fees

• 50,000 RWF (Rwandans)
• 50 USD (International)

Requirements

• Intermediate computer skills
• Laptop for practical sessions
• Open to students, researchers, professionals, and anyone interested in data analysis

How to Apply:

Register: https://bit.ly/optima-training

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