Data Scientist Path
Master the complete data science toolkit from statistics to machine learning to communication. Learn to extract insights from data and drive business decisions. Covers the essential 95% of what data scientists do daily.
Skills You Will Gain
Prerequisites
- →Basic programming knowledge
- →High school mathematics
- →Curiosity about data and analytics
- →Basic spreadsheet skills
Learning Milestones
Python for Data Science
Master Python and its data science ecosystem.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Write Pythonic code efficiently
- ✓Master NumPy for numerical computing
- ✓Use Pandas for data manipulation
- ✓Handle missing data and data cleaning
- ✓Work with dates, strings, and categorical data
- ✓Optimize Python code for performance
SQL Mastery
Become proficient in SQL - used in 95% of data science roles.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Write complex queries with JOINs and subqueries
- ✓Use window functions for advanced analytics
- ✓Optimize query performance
- ✓Work with different database systems
- ✓Handle data aggregation and grouping
- ✓Build ETL queries for data pipelines
Statistics & Probability
Build strong statistical foundations for data analysis.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Master descriptive statistics and distributions
- ✓Understand probability theory fundamentals
- ✓Perform hypothesis testing correctly
- ✓Calculate confidence intervals
- ✓Apply Bayesian thinking to problems
- ✓Avoid common statistical mistakes
Data Visualization & Storytelling
Create compelling visualizations that drive decisions.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Master Matplotlib and Seaborn
- ✓Create interactive visualizations with Plotly
- ✓Design effective dashboards
- ✓Choose the right chart for the data
- ✓Tell stories with data
- ✓Present to technical and non-technical audiences
Exploratory Data Analysis
Master the art of understanding data through exploration.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Develop systematic EDA workflows
- ✓Identify patterns and anomalies
- ✓Handle outliers appropriately
- ✓Understand feature distributions
- ✓Detect and handle data quality issues
- ✓Document and communicate findings
Machine Learning Fundamentals
Master core ML algorithms used in industry.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Implement linear and logistic regression
- ✓Use decision trees and random forests
- ✓Apply gradient boosting (XGBoost, LightGBM)
- ✓Understand clustering algorithms
- ✓Handle imbalanced datasets
- ✓Perform proper train/validation/test splits
Feature Engineering
Learn the art that often determines model success.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Create features from raw data
- ✓Handle categorical variables effectively
- ✓Engineer time-series features
- ✓Apply feature scaling and normalization
- ✓Perform feature selection
- ✓Build automated feature pipelines
Model Evaluation & Selection
Learn to properly evaluate and select models.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Choose appropriate evaluation metrics
- ✓Implement cross-validation correctly
- ✓Perform hyperparameter tuning
- ✓Handle overfitting and underfitting
- ✓Compare models fairly
- ✓Build model selection pipelines
A/B Testing & Experimentation
Design and analyze experiments to drive product decisions.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Design A/B tests properly
- ✓Calculate required sample sizes
- ✓Analyze test results correctly
- ✓Avoid common experimentation pitfalls
- ✓Handle multiple comparisons
- ✓Communicate experiment results
Deep Learning for Data Scientists
Apply deep learning to real-world data science problems.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Build neural networks with PyTorch or TensorFlow
- ✓Apply CNNs for image problems
- ✓Use transfer learning effectively
- ✓Implement NLP with transformers
- ✓Handle tabular data with deep learning
- ✓Know when (not) to use deep learning
GenAI for Data Scientists
Leverage LLMs and generative AI in data science workflows.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Use LLMs for data analysis tasks
- ✓Automate EDA with AI assistants
- ✓Generate synthetic data appropriately
- ✓Build AI-powered analytics tools
- ✓Understand limitations and risks
- ✓Stay current with GenAI developments