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In this third and final course of the "Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse" specialization you will reinforce and display your R and tidyverse skills by completing an analysis of COVID-19 data! Here is a chance to apply your skills to a real-world dataset that has effected all of us. Throughout the capstone, you will import COVID-19 data; clean, tidy, and join datasets; and develop visualizations. You will also provide some analysis and interpretation to your results, preparing you for your journey into data science. By the end of the course, you will have developed a report that you can add to or use to begin a data science portfolio. The course logo was created using images of stickers from the RStudio shop. Please visit https://swag.rstudio.com/s/shop.

R is one of the most popular languages ​​used in the data science community and essential for any aspiring data scientist. This specialization will teach you how to do data science in R whether you are a beginning or a seasoned programmer. You will begin this three-course specialization by reviewing the fundamentals of programming in R and the importance of creating reproducible research. Then, you will be introduced to the tidyverse where you will learn how to use R to import and tidy data, use the ggplot2 library to craft clear and insightful visualizations, and combine data from multiple sources. By completing this specialization, you will be prepared to begin or advance your data science journey using R. It is a prerequisite for students pursuing CU Boulder's Master of Science in Data Science. The specialization logo was created using images of stickers from the RStudio shop. Please visit https://swag.rstudio.com/s/shop. Applied learning project In Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse , you will complete coding exercises and quizzes to develop and refine your ability to write R code and reflect on your what you have learned. In the thrid course, R Programming and Tidyverse Capstone Project , a semi-guided capstone project using real-world data designed for you to add to your data science portfolio.

How many times have you decided to learn a programming language, only to get stuck somewhere along the way, get frustrated, and give up? This specialization is for those with little or no programming experience who want to use Python as a data science tool. In the second course, Introduction to Python Functions, you will learn and use functions predefined in Python and Python packages, and define functions. You will create and use functions to make your programs reusable and adaptable. Are you ready? Let's go! Logo image courtesy of Mourizal Zativa. Available on Unsplash here: https://unsplash.com/photos/gNMVpAPe3PE

This course gives you easy access to an innovative description design framework used and created by experts in description design who design descriptions for highly interactive learning resources. Interactive learning resources are common, fun, and effective tools that engage learners in the classroom and in remote learning environments. Many of these interactives rely on the visual display. This limits non-visual experiences, and makes many interactive learning resources inaccessible to learners with significant visual impairments or print- and graphics-related disabilities. Descriptions are verbalized text for supporting non-visual access. This course will show you how to create descriptions, the verbalized text, needed to make interactive learning resources (interactives) accessible to learners who are blind or have a visual impairment (learners with BVI). The course weaves together concepts from inclusive design, web accessibility, and general best practices for description design for non-visual access. The main focus of the course is learning about and using the Description Design Framework created by design researchers at PhET Interactive Simulations. Through a series of design tasks, each preempted with examples and demonstrations, the course walks you through how to design descriptions for an interactive of your choosing. While prior experience in web accessibility, interaction design, and description is useful, it is not required for this course. We share many examples from our work, and include tips and design patterns that we have created and actively use to describe our highly interactive science and math simulations. If you have an interest in creating descriptions for interactive learning resources, join us in this course. The Description Design Framework helps us take a methodical approach to the challenging task of designing descriptions for interactives, and we want to share what we know so others can design engaging descriptions that support non-visual access to interactive learning resources.

This course examines how public projects are evaluated using cost-benefit analysis. Students learn how interest rates and stock and bond prices are determined. Techniques for preparing departmental budgets for engineering cost centers and pro forma reports for profit centers are introduced. Students then work with corporate financial statements to evaluate a company’s financial health, including recent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. This course can be taken for credit toward CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) program, offered on Coursera. The ME-EM program is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technicians move into leadership and management positions in the engineering and technical industries. An outcomes-based program with no application requirement, the ME-EM program is ideal for individuals with a wide range of educational and/or professional backgrounds. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.

This course describes the economic viability of an engineering project through the application of net present value, internal rate of return, and payback period analysis. The effects of depreciation, taxes, inflation, and exchange rates are considered. The capital budgeting process is discussed, showing how companies make decisions to optimize their investment portfolio. Risk is mitigated through the application of quantitative techniques such as scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and real options analysis. This course can be taken for credit toward CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) program, offered on Coursera. The ME-EM program is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technicians move into leadership and management positions in the engineering and technical industries. An outcomes-based program with no application requirement, the ME-EM program is ideal for individuals with a wide range of educational and/or professional backgrounds. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.

This course discusses costs and business practices for determining the cost of a product. The concept of the time value of money (TVM) is developed to determine the present and future value of a series of cash flows. The principles of TVM are then applied to personal finance and retirement planning. This is a hands-on course that uses spreadsheets to better prepare engineering and science students for careers in industry. This course may be taken for academic credit toward CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) program, offered on Coursera. The ME-EM program is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management positions in the engineering and technical industries. An outcomes-based program with no application requirement, the ME-EM program is ideal for individuals with a wide range of educational and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.

In Finance for Engineering Managers, you'll learn the fundamental principles of financial management. Topics include understanding and interpreting a company's financial statements, the time value of money and its role in assessing the economic viability of various projects, and the annual capital budgeting process that every company goes through when choosing projects to finance. You'll also cover some very practical topics, such as determining the cost of production, preparing an annual departmental budget, and how to forecast future sales. As a side benefit, the quantitative skills you'll acquire for business are identical to those needed to manage your personal finances. So you'll expand your analysis to investing in mutual funds made up of stocks and bonds and explore the fascinating area of ​​asset allocation. This specialization can be completed for credit toward CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) program, offered on Coursera. The ME-EM program is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals transition into leadership and management positions in engineering and technical industries. Based on learning outcomes and with no application requirement, the ME-EM program is ideal for individuals with a wide range of educational and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder. Applied learning project Students develop quantitative skills to create a business case for a project and evaluate a company's health based on its financial statements. Students then apply their knowledge to secure their own financial future by creating a personalized retirement plan.

The goal of this third course in the Project Management Specialization is to explore the philosophy and process of project management using Agile project management. Students in this course will learn the Agile philosophy and process, including the Scrum framework, sprints, and user stories. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to differentiate between predictive and agile project management methodologies and understand the benefits of delivering value early in an engineering project. This course can be taken for academic credit toward CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) program, offered on Coursera. The ME-EM program is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management positions in the engineering and technical industries. An outcomes-based program with no application requirement, the ME-EM program is ideal for individuals with a wide range of educational and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder Logo image courtesy of Alex Lion, available on Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/qOvxHjOrx4k

The goal of this second course in the Project Management Specialization is to provide students with the skills necessary to plan and execute traditional engineering projects. Project managers must plan and manage complex projects that are time- and budget-constrained. In this course, you will define project schedules, budgets, and assess risks. Upon completion of the course, you will also be able to identify and explain the various quality assurance tools and techniques used in project management. This course may be taken for academic credit toward CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) program, offered on Coursera. The ME-EM program is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technicians move into leadership and management positions in the engineering and technical industries. An outcomes-based program with no application requirement, the ME-EM program is ideal for individuals with a wide range of educational and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder. Logo image courtesy of Shane Rounce, available on Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/DNkoNXQti3c?utmsource=email&utmmedium=referral&utm_content=photos-page-share

The Project Management specialization is designed to introduce the discipline of project management, including the concepts, tools, and techniques used in managing and leading projects. Key topics include the role of the project manager; the project team; managing cost, schedule, and risk; quality in projects; and the project life cycle. Courses in this specialization may be taken for credit toward CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) program, offered on Coursera. The ME-EM program is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals transition into leadership and management positions in engineering and technical industries. Based on learning outcomes and with no application requirement, the ME-EM program is ideal for individuals with a wide range of educational and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder. Logo image courtesy of Justus Menke, available on Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/YGBYROFge3c Applied learning project Throughout the specialization, students will be introduced to project management concepts. You will learn a formal project management process that includes tools commonly used in the discipline. Students will have the opportunity to apply these tools to manage a small "virtual" project. Upon completion of the specialization, students should have the basis for producing a comprehensive final project plan.

Before we can lead others well, we must first learn to lead ourselves well. Knowing yourself is the starting point on this journey. In this course, you will understand the importance of the three forms of awareness, develop a personal identity, understand how you work best, learn to use your time and energy strategically, manage cognitive biases, manage mental models, and better understand your worldview. This course can be taken for academic credit toward CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) program, offered on Coursera. The ME-EM program is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management positions in the engineering and technical industries. An outcomes-based program with no application requirement, the ME-EM program is ideal for individuals with a wide range of educational and/or professional backgrounds. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.