Learners will build foundational skills to design, develop, and deploy interactive data visualization applications using R Shiny. By completing this course, learners will be able to explain the core architecture of Shiny applications, construct user interfaces with inputs and layout elements, and implement reactive server logic to generate dynamic outputs. The course equips learners with practical knowledge to transform R analyses into engaging web-based applications without requiring prior web development experience.
Build Interactive Data Apps with R Shiny Fundamentals
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Beginner level
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4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Explain the architecture of R Shiny apps and how UI and server components interact.
Build interactive user interfaces with inputs, layouts, and reactive outputs.
Develop dynamic Shiny applications to present R analyses as web-based dashboards.
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February 2026
Assessments
6 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of building web applications using R Shiny. Learners explore what Shiny is, why it is valuable for R users, and how a Shiny application is structured. The module walks through creating an empty Shiny app, understanding the roles of the UI and server components, and managing data and supporting resources. By the end of this module, learners will have a clear conceptual foundation for how Shiny applications function and how their core components work together to support interactive data visualization.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
This module focuses on designing and completing interactive user interfaces in R Shiny. Learners practice adding plain text, input controls, and layout elements to build user-friendly interfaces, and then connect these elements to reactive outputs generated by server logic. The module emphasizes how inputs, UI components, and outputs work together to create dynamic and responsive applications. By completing this module, learners will be able to design functional Shiny interfaces that effectively communicate results and respond to user interaction.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
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