Data Scientist: Machine Learning Specialist
Machine Learning Data Scientists solve problems at scale, make predictions, find patterns, and more! They use Python, SQL, and algorithms.
Includes Python 3, SQL, pandas, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, TensorFlow, and more.
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Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary90 hoursProjects
59Prerequisites
None
About this career path
Companies are looking for data-driven decision makers, and this Career Path will teach you the skills you need to become just that. You’ll learn to analyze data, communicate your findings, draw predictions with machine learning, and even build neural networks. Along the way, you’ll build portfolio-worthy projects that will help you get job-ready.
Syllabus
27 units • 81 lessons • 59 projects • 58 quizzes- 1
Welcome to the Data Scientist: Machine Learning Specialist Career Path
Discover what you will learn on your journey to becoming a Data Scientist: Machine Learning Specialist!
- 2
Principles of Data Literacy
Discover the world of data in this fully conceptual course where you will learn how to think about, visualize, and analyze data.
- 3
Learn SQL
Learn SQL — a popular language that’s used for communicating with databases and working with data.
- 4
Python Fundamentals for Data Science (Part I)
Build a foundation in programming with Python with a focus on Data Science!
- 5
Python Fundamentals for Data Science (Part II)
Continue building your Python Skills while applying them to real data science challenges including finding and working with real data.
- 6
Portfolio Project: U.S. Medical Insurance
Use your understanding of Python syntax to sort and analyze data about U.S. medical insurance costs!
- 7
Python Pandas for Data Science
Learn how to use the Python pandas library and lambda functions for Data Science.
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Take your skills into the real world with projects
Practice new skills, connect concepts, and put it all together to create something of your own.- portfolio Project
OKCupid Date-A-Scientist
In this project, you will analyze some data from OKCupid, an app that focuses on using multiple choice and short answers to match users. You'll apply your machine learning knowledge to build, train, and test predictions that you draw from the data. - portfolio Project
U.S. Medical Insurance Costs
Analyze a medical insurance costs dataset using Python. Explore the relationships between variables and investigate the role of attributes like age and location on medical insurance costs. - portfolio Project
Life Expectancy and GDP
Analyze, prepare, and visualize data about GDP and life expectancy from the World Health Organization. Identify trends and spot outliers using your data analysis skills.
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Prove your expertise to yourself — and prospective employers by passing all certification exams in this career path. Easily share your certifications with your network — and prospective employers.- Demonstrate your expertiseProvide evidence of competency and mastery of your chosen subject to employers.
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