Become a Data Scientist

The course examines different approaches to a data analysis project, with a framework for organizing an analytical effort, and covers how to obtain and manipulate the raw data for use, as well as the basic exploratory analysis and common data analysis techniques such as regression, and simulation, estimation, and forecasting.
Data Science | core | 30 hours 15 minutes

Overview

2.2KSTUDENTS*
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 This Journey includes:

  • 30 hours of on-demand video
  • 18 modules
  • Core level
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor
  • 100% self-paced online
  • Many downloadable resources
  • Shareable certificate of completion
Staring with some fundamentals about "what is data science," and "who is a data scientist," the program rapidly moves into the specific challenges of data science. This includes the challenges of problem definitions and collecting data, data pipelines, data preparation, data cleaning, and related subjects. The course examines different approaches to a data analysis project, with a framework for organizing an analytical effort. Popular tools for data analysis, such as R and Python, are introduced to carry out an analysis. The course covers how to obtain and manipulate the raw data for use, as well as the basic exploratory analysis and common data analysis techniques such as regression, simulation, estimation, and forecasting.    

Skills You Will Gain

Pandas
Python
R
R and RStudio

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program you will be able to)

  • Develop solutions to real-world machine learning problems
  • Explain and discuss the essential concepts of machine learning and in particular deep learning
  • Implement supervised and unsupervised learning models for tasks such as forecasting, predicting and outlier detection
  • Perform independent analysis of data
  • Understand use and navigate R Studio and R
  • Implement various algorithms for their needs and improve/modify existing algorithms/techniques for data analysis

Who Should Attend

  • Anyone who wants to learn about using Python to build, evaluate or deploy machine learning and Artificial Intelligent models.
  • Scientists, engineers, business analysts, research who explore and analyze data and wish to present their findings in well-formatted textual and graphical forms.

Curriculum

This Pandas course prepares teaches the fundamentals of data analysis. It shows how to load data, inspect it, deal with missing values, use statistical summaries, plot, pivot and more. This course contains 18 hours of materials, taught by Matt Harris

1Welcome to the course!

About this course: Overview, Learning Outcomes, Who Should Enroll...

Instructor bio - Matt Harrison

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Module 1- Getting Started – Installation, Jupyter, and Example

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Overview

Instructions: Using Jupyter Notebooks

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Instructors

Matt Harrison

Matt Harrison

Matt is a seasoned Python and Data Science expert with over a decade of experience, known for his passion for making complex programming and data analysis concepts accessible and engaging. A Stanford University graduate with a background in Computer Science, Matt has applied his skills across a wide range of domains—from building predictive models that classify job postings to developing scalable systems using AWS and Docker.

Matt’s expertise spans machine learning, natural language processing, web application development, and beyond. He has a proven track record of translating technical depth into impactful educational experiences. As an instructor, he has designed and delivered high-impact courses such as Python for Finance and Essentials of Stats with Python, enabling learners to grasp both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of programming and data science.

A strong advocate for critical thinking and problem-solving, Matt creates inclusive learning environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive. His dedication to education extends to the global stage, where he regularly speaks at conferences like PyCon and SciPy and contributes to leading platforms including O’Reilly Media and Pluralsight.

With a teaching philosophy grounded in authenticity and real-world relevance, Matt is committed to empowering the next generation of data scientists and programmers—bridging the gap between theory and application, and inspiring learners to unlock the full potential of Python and data science.

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