Whether you're working in IT or simply have an interest in entering the exciting field, this learning path will support you in developing a career in data science. Learn about the fundamental stages of data science work, from Statistics and Systems Engineering to Data Mining and Machine Learning.
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Build a solid foundational understanding of statistics, which is necessary for any data science-related field.
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Discover the many categories of job specialization within Data Science.
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Learn how to source, explore, and communicate with data through graphs and statistics.
Courses
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1
A Day In The Life of a Data Scientist1h 3mA Day In The Life of a Data Scientist
By: Lacey Westphal
Follow along with one day in the life of real data scientists working on real projects. Get on-the-job insights to help prepare you to tackle the next challenge or choose your next data science role.
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The Non-Technical Skills of Effective Data Scientists50mThe Non-Technical Skills of Effective Data Scientists
By: Keith McCormick
Learn the nontechnical skills that effective data scientists must nurture to convert their first job into a successful, lifelong career.
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3
Data Science and Analytics Career Paths and Certifications: First Steps1h 32mData Science and Analytics Career Paths and Certifications: First Steps
By: Jungwoo Ryoo
Learn about the history, roles, career paths, and industry-recognized certifications in the field of data science and analytics.
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Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals5h 17mData Science Foundations: Fundamentals
By: Barton Poulson
Get an accessible, nontechnical overview of data science, covering the vocabulary, skills, jobs, tools, and techniques of the field.
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Statistics Foundations 1: The Basics33mStatistics Foundations 1: The Basics
By: Eddie Davila
Learn to understand your data using basics of statistics, such as defining the middle, mean, and median of your data set; measuring the standard deviation; and finding outliers.
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Statistics Foundations 2: Probability1h 10mStatistics Foundations 2: Probability
By: Eddie Davila
Learn to understand your data in beginner-friendly lessons, using probability. Topics include permutations, percentiles, how to use probability trees, and much more.
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Data Visualization: Storytelling1h 32mData Visualization: Storytelling
By: Bill Shander
Learn the keys to telling a story with data from data visualization expert Bill Shander.
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Big Data in the Age of AI2h 7mBig Data in the Age of AI
By: Barton Poulson
Explore big data and how it works. Learn about big data's relationship to AI, data science, social media, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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Learning Data Governance1h 24mLearning Data Governance
By: Jonathan Reichental
Understand why data governance is an essential part of helping every organization succeed in the era of big data and data science
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10
Data Literacy: Exploring and Describing Data5h 14mData Literacy: Exploring and Describing Data
By: Barton Poulson
Learn the fundamentals of data fluency and how data can help you make better decisions.
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Lessons from Data Scientists50mLessons from Data Scientists
By: Lacey Westphal
Get advice and real-world lessons from practicing data scientists: from how to get a job to mastering your skills to growing in your role.
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Side Hustle Strategies for Data Science and Analytics Experts1h 24mSide Hustle Strategies for Data Science and Analytics Experts
By: Keith McCormick
Diversify your career prospects by integrating a side hustle with your existing responsibilities. Learn how to leverage your data science and analytics skills to work for yourself.
Instructors
Lacey Westphal
Senior Manager of Data Analytics | ClimateBase Fellow
Sam Cvetkovski
Director, Data & Analytics at TOCA Football
Alfonso Berumen
Practitioner Faculty of Decision Sciences at Pepperdine | Business Analytics Consultant | Doctorate in Business Adminstration
Sara Anstey
Director of Data Analytics and Risk at Novacoast
Louis Tremblay
AI/ML Engineering Leader @ Resideo
Madecraft
Keith McCormick
Teaching over 800k about machine learning, statistics, and AI
Jungwoo Ryoo
Chancellor & CAO, Penn State DuBois | Making Connections and Bringing Clarity!
Barton Poulson
#DataIsForDoing • UVU professor • datalab.cc founder • datacharrette.org creator • 38x LinkedIn Learning author • 2.1 million learners • LinkedIn Top Voice • 5x Community Top Voice • Bicycle Easter Bunny
Eddie Davila
Teaching and Entertaining: In-person, Online, In Print
Bill Shander
Keynote speaker, workshop leader, LinkedIn Learning Instructor focused on information design, data storytelling & visualization, and creativity
Jonathan Reichental
CEO of Human Future | Professor | Adviser | Speaker | Coach | Investor | My Books, Videos, and More: Reichental.com/Learn
Michael Galarnyk
ML Ph.D. @ Georgia Tech
Brett Vanderblock
Data at Classy + GoFundMe