7 free learning resources to land top data science jobs – Cointelegraph
Data science is an exciting and rapidly growing field that involves extracting insights and knowledge from data. To land a top data science job, it is important to have a solid foundation in key data science skills, including programming, statistics, data manipulation and machine learning.
Fortunately, there are many free online learning resources available that can help you develop these skills and prepare for a career in data science. These resources include online learning platforms such as Coursera, edX and DataCamp, which offer a wide range of courses in data science and related fields.
Data science and related subjects are covered in a variety of courses on the online learning platform Coursera. These courses frequently involve subjects such as machine learning, data analysis and statistics and are instructed by academics from prestigious universities.
Here are some examples of data science courses on Coursera:
One can apply for financial aid to earn these certifications for free. However, doing a course just for certification may not land a dream job in data science.
Kaggle is a platform for data science competitions that provides a wealth of resources for learning and practicing data science skills. One can refine their skills in data analysis, machine learning and other branches of data science by participating in the platforms challenges and host of datasets.
Here are some examples of free courses available on Kaggle:
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EdX is another online learning platform that offers courses in data science and related fields. Many of the courses on edX are taught by professors from top universities, and the platform offers both free and paid options for learning.
Some of the free courses on data science available on edX include:
All of these courses are free to audit, meaning that you can access all the course materials and lectures without paying a fee. Nevertheless, there will be a cost if you wish to access further course features or receive a certificate of completion. A comprehensive selection of paid courses and programs in data science, machine learning and related topics are also available on edX in addition to these courses.
DataCamp is an online learning platform that offers courses in data science, machine learning and other related fields. The platform offers interactive coding challenges and projects that can help you build real-world skills in data science.
The following courses are available for free on DataCamp:
All of these courses are free and can be accessed through DataCamps online learning platform. In addition to these courses, DataCamp also offers a wide range of paid courses and projects that cover topics such as data visualization, machine learning and data engineering.
Udacity is an online learning platform that offers courses in data science, machine learning and other related fields. The platform offers both free and paid courses, and many of the courses are taught by industry professionals.
Here are some examples of free courses on data science available on Udacity:
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MIT OpenCourseWare is an online repository of course materials from courses taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The platform offers a variety of courses in data science and related fields, and all of the materials are available for free.
Here are some of the free courses on data science available on MIT OpenCourseWare:
GitHub is a platform for sharing and collaborating on code, and it can be a valuable resource for learning data science skills. However, GitHub itself does not offer free courses. Instead, one can explore the many open-source data science projects that are hosted on GitHub to find out more about how data science is used in practical situations.
Scikit-learn is a popular Python library for machine learning, which provides a range of algorithms for tasks such as classification, regression and clustering, along with tools for data preprocessing, model selection and evaluation.The project is open-source and available on GitHub.
Jupyter is an open-source web application for creating and sharing interactive notebooks. Jupyter notebooks provide a way to combine code, text and multimedia content in a single document, making it easy to explore and communicate data science results.
These are just a few examples of the many open-source data science projects available on GitHub. By exploring these projects and contributing to them, one can gain valuable experience with data science tools and techniques, while also building their portfolio and demonstrating their skills to potential employers.
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7 free learning resources to land top data science jobs - Cointelegraph
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