Data Scientist Career Path
Data Scientist Career Path
Launch your data science career in 3-6 months with our comprehensive learning path. Build the statistical analysis and programming skills needed for modern data science roles.
Career Path Overview
Duration: 3-6 months (15-20 hours/week) Lessons: 67 comprehensive lessons Projects: 5+ portfolio-ready projects Prerequisites: None - designed for beginners Career Outcomes: Data Scientist, ML Engineer, Research Analyst
π What You’ll Learn
Build a complete data science skill set:
- Python Programming - Master the #1 language for data science
- Statistical Analysis - Understand distributions, correlations, and hypothesis testing
- NumPy & Pandas - Professional data manipulation and analysis
- Data Visualization - Communicate insights effectively
- Machine Learning Foundations - Understand core ML concepts (advanced path)
- Real-world Problem Solving - Apply skills to actual datasets
πΊοΈ Complete Curriculum
Follow the same 5-module path as Data Analysts, with a focus on statistical thinking and analytical depth:
1. Python Basics (14 Lessons)
2. Python Advanced (14 Lessons)
3. NumPy Fundamentals (6 Lessons)
4. Pandas Data Analysis (21 Lessons)
5. Data Visualization (16 Lessons)
πΌ Career Outcomes
Target Roles
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Research Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- AI Engineer (with additional ML training)
Skills You’ll Master
β Python programming and scripting β Statistical analysis and interpretation β Data cleaning and preprocessing β Exploratory data analysis (EDA) β Data visualization and storytelling β NumPy and Pandas expertise β Problem-solving with data
π Get Started
Or explore the full catalog to customize your path.
π What’s Next?
After completing this path:
- Machine Learning - Build predictive models (coming soon)
- Deep Learning - Neural networks and AI (coming soon)
- Statistics & Probability - Advanced statistical methods (coming soon)
- Big Data Tools - Spark, Hadoop (coming soon)
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