Data Science - How to Get Started
Learn how to get started in a career in data science. Not sure if this is right for you? We’ve put together a quick, two minute quiz to help you find out. Take the quiz now!
Start Here – Learn More About Data Science
Want to be a Data Scientist?
Cost: Free.
Length: It’s 3 hours long.
What you will learn: Learn more about what data science is, the skills you need to develop, and whether or not you’re a good fit for it.
Brush Up on the Basics of Statistics…
Khan Academy – Probability & Statistics
Cost: Free.
Length: Self paced.
What you will learn: Brush up on basic statistics and probability through Khan Academy’s free tools. You can also go back to even more basic math courses if necessary.
Workshop in Probability and Statistics
Cost: $20 (but check for special offers)
Length: It’s 22.5 hours of self paced work.
What you will learn: This workshop is designed to help you make sense of basic probability and statistics with easy-to-understand explanations of all the subject’s most important concepts. Whether you are starting from scratch or if you are in a statistics class and struggling with your assigned textbook or lecture material, this workshop was built with you in mind.
…and Learn the Fundamentals of the R Programming Language
R Basics
Cost: Free.
Length: It’s 3 hours long.
What you will learn: R is a basic programming language behind data science. Learn how to set it up and get going at home, as well as some of the basics on how to use it.
R Programming A-Z: R For Data Science With Real Exercises!
Cost: $30 (but check for special offers)
Length: 10.5 hours of self paced work.
What you will learn: This course will give you all the basics you need in R programming, with real life examples. No prior experience needed!
Test Out Your New Skills in This Comprehensive Class…
Data Science A-Z: Real-life Data Science Exercises Included
Cost: $35 (but check for special offers)
Length: 21 hours of self-paced work.
What you will learn: You will get the full spectrum of a day in the life of a data scientist.
…or Get Certified With This Data Science Specialization
Coursera / John Hopkins University – 10 Course Data Science Specialization
Cost: $29-49 per course. $470 for all courses. Check for special deals.
Length: Approximately 150 – 300 hours of structured, self paced work. You can take more than one course at a time, but budget 4-8 hours per week per course. Each course is typically 4 weeks.
What you will learn: This 10 course track will take you through a deep dive of all of the essential elements to becoming a data scientist. Coursera provides strong community support, but we recommend having explored some of the other courses above before diving in to this specialization.