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This, however, has started to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-2-font-size\"><strong>How to Become a Data Scientist in Eight Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-blue-base-color has-text-color\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brainstation.io\/career-guides\/how-to-become-a-data-scientist#develop-the-right-data-skills\">Develop the right data skills<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brainstation.io\/career-guides\/how-to-become-a-data-scientist#learn-data-fundamentals\">Learn data science fundamentals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brainstation.io\/career-guides\/how-to-become-a-data-scientist#learn-key-programming-languages-for-data-science\">Learn key programming languages for data science<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brainstation.io\/career-guides\/how-to-become-a-data-scientist#work-on-data-science-projects-to-develop-your-practical-data-skills\">Work on data science projects to develop your practical data skills<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brainstation.io\/career-guides\/how-to-become-a-data-scientist#develop-visualizations-and-practice-presenting-them\">Develop visualizations and practice presenting them<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brainstation.io\/career-guides\/how-to-become-a-data-scientist#develop-a-portfolio-to-showcase-your-data-science-skills\">Develop a portfolio to showcase your data science skills<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brainstation.io\/career-guides\/how-to-become-a-data-scientist#raise-your-online-profile\">Raise your online profile<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brainstation.io\/career-guides\/how-to-become-a-data-scientist#apply-to-relevant-data-scientist-jobs\">Apply to relevant Data Scientist jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\" id=\"develop-the-right-data-skills\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">1. Develop the Right Data Skills<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>If you do not have any work experience in data, you can still become a Data Scientist, but you will have to develop the right background to work toward a data science career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Scientist is a high-level position; before you reach that degree of specialization, you\u2019ll want to develop a broad base of knowledge in an associated field. That could be mathematics, engineering, statistics, data analysis, programming, or IT \u2014 some Data Scientists have even started out in finance and baseball scouting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-bstn-paragraph-documentation-body\"><strong>Data Scientist Related Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-kg-list-checklist\">\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-kg-list-checklist\">\n<li>Statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But whatever field you begin with, it should include the fundamentals: <strong>Python, SQL, and Excel<\/strong>. These skills will be essential to working with and organizing raw data. It doesn\u2019t hurt to be familiar with Tableau as well, a tool you\u2019ll use often to create visualizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye out for opportunities to help you start thinking like a Data Scientist; the more this background lets you work with data, the more it will help you with the next step.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\" id=\"learn-data-fundamentals\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">2. Learn Data Science Fundamentals<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>A data science course can be an ideal way to acquire or build on data science fundamentals. Expect to learn essentials like how to collect and store data, analyze and model data, and visualize and present data using every tool in the data science toolkit, including specialized applications like visualization programs Tableau and PowerBI\u2014among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of your training, you should be able to use Python and R to build models that analyze behavior and predict unknowns, and be able to repackage data into user-friendly forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many job postings list advanced degrees as a requirement for Data Science positions. Sometimes, that\u2019s non-negotiable, but as demand outstrips supply the proof is increasingly in the pudding. That is, <strong>evidence of the requisite skills often outweighs mere credentialism<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s most important to hiring managers is an ability to demonstrate mastery of the subject in some way, and it\u2019s increasingly understood that this demonstration doesn\u2019t have to follow traditional channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-card bstn-blocks-card row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card--no-grid col\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--shadow bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--transparent bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--layout-default bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--card-padding-24px\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--top bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--hide bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--size-default bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--layout-default\"><\/div><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__desc-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h3 bstn-blocks-heading--mt-0 has-text-align-left\"><h3 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">Data Science Fundamentals<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-kg-list-primary\">\n<li>Collecting and storing data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyzing and modeling data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building models that predict unknowns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visualizing, repackaging, and presenting data in user-friendly forms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\" id=\"learn-key-programming-languages-for-data-science\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">3. Learn Key Programming Languages for Data Science<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>Data Scientists rely on a number of specialized tools and programs developed specifically for data cleaning, analysis, and modeling. In addition to general-purpose Excel, Data Scientists need to be familiar with a statistical programming language like Python, R, or Hive, and query languages like SQL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of a Data Scientist\u2019s most important tools is RStudio Server, which supports a development environment for working with R on a server. Open-source Jupyter Notebook is another popular application, comprising statistical modeling, data viz, machine learning functions, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-bstn-paragraph-documentation-body\"><strong>Key Data Science Programming Languages and Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid\"><ul class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid__container bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid--three-col\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">Python<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">R<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">Hive<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">SQL<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">RStudio Server<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">Jupyter Notebook<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">h2o.ai<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">Tensorflow<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">Apache Mahout<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Data science increasingly involves machine learning as well \u2013 tools that apply artificial intelligence to give systems the ability to learn and become more accurate without being explicitly programmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-card bstn-blocks-card row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card--no-grid col\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--shadow bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--transparent bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--layout-default bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--card-padding-24px\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--top bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--size-default bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--layout-default\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.001 16a1 1 0 01-1-1v-2h-1v-2h2a1 1 0 011 1v1l2.4-1.8a1 1 0 01.6-.2h3V4h-10v3h-2V4c0-1.104.897-2 2-2h10c1.103 0 2 .896 2 2v7c0 1.103-.897 2-2 2h-2.667l-3.733 2.8c-.177.132-.388.2-.6.2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><path d=\"M8.001 16c-2.206 0-4-1.794-4-4 0-2.205 1.794-4 4-4s4 1.795 4 4c0 2.206-1.794 4-4 4zm0-6c-1.103 0-2 .896-2 2 0 1.103.897 2 2 2s2-.897 2-2c0-1.104-.897-2-2-2zm8 14h-16v-1c0-3.533 3.29-6 8-6s8 2.467 8 6v1zM2.16 22h11.683c-.598-1.808-2.833-3-5.841-3s-5.244 1.192-5.842 3z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__desc-wrapper\">\n\n<p><em>The tools used for machine learning depend to a large extent on the application \u2013 that is, whether you\u2019re training the computer to identify images, for example, or extract trends from social media posts. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on their objectives, Data Scientists might choose from a wide range of tools including h2o.ai, TensorFlow, Apache Mahout, and Accord.Net.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\" id=\"work-on-data-science-projects-to-develop-your-practical-data-skills\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">4. Work on Data Science Projects to Develop Your Practical Data Skills<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>Once you\u2019ve learned the basics of the programming languages and digital tools Data Scientists use, you can begin putting them to use, practicing your newly acquired skills and building them out even more. Try to take on projects that draw on a wide range of skills \u2013 using Excel and SQL to manage and query databases, and Python and R to analyze data using statistical methods, build models that analyze behavior and yield new insights, and use statistical analysis to predict unknowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you practice, try to touch on different stages in the process, beginning with the initial research of a company or market sector, then defining and collecting the right data for the task at hand, cleaning and testing that data to optimize its utility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-card bstn-blocks-card row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card--no-grid col\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--shadow bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--transparent bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--layout-default bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--card-padding-24px\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--top bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--hide bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--size-default bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--layout-default\"><\/div><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__desc-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"is-style-bstn-paragraph-documentation-body\"><strong>Data Science Project Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-kg-list-primary\">\n<li>Take on projects that demonstrate a wide range of skills and feature multiple data types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document different stages of data analysis: initial research, defining\/collecting data, cleaning\/testing data, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and apply custom algorithms to analyze and model your data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Package your data into easy-to-read visuals or dashboards, then practice presenting it with friends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you can create and apply your own algorithms to analyze and model that data, ultimately packaging it into easy-to-read visuals or dashboards that allow users to interact with and query your data in a straightforward way. You might even practice presenting your findings to others to improve your communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to practice working with different types of data \u2013 text, structured data, images, audio, and even video. Every industry uses its own types of data to help leadership make better, more informed decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a working Data Scientist, you\u2019ll likely be specialized in just one or two \u2013 but as a beginner building out your skillset, you\u2019ll want to get to know the fundamentals of as many types as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tackling more complex projects will give you the opportunity to explore all the ways data can be used. Once you\u2019ve mastered using descriptive analytics to examine data for patterns, you\u2019ll be in a stronger position to attempt using more complicated statistical techniques like data mining, predictive modeling, and machine learning to predict future outcomes or even generate recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h3 bstn-blocks-heading--mt-0 has-text-align-left\"><h3 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">Data Science Project Ideas<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-kg-list-checklist\">\n<li>Use Excel and SQL to manage and query databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Python and R to analyze data using statistical methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build data models that analyze behaviors and yield new insights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use statistical analysis to predict unknowns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\" id=\"develop-visualizations-and-practice-presenting-them\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">5. Develop Visualizations and Practice Presenting Them<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>Using programs like Tableau, PowerBI, Bokeh, Plotly, or Infogram, practice building your own visualizations from scratch, finding the best way to let the data speak for itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-bstn-paragraph-documentation-body\"><strong>Popular Data Visualization Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid\"><ul class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid__container bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid--three-col\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">Tableau<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">PowerBI<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">Plotly<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">Infogram<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">Excel<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 11\" class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__icon\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5.269 8.679L1.714 5.258.503 6.424 5.269 11l10.228-9.845L14.286 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"bstn-blocks-checkmark-grid-item__text\">Google Charts<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Excel comes into play even during this step: although the basic premise behind spreadsheets is straightforward \u2013 making calculations or graphs by correlating the information in their cells \u2013 Excel remains incredibly useful after more than 30 years and is virtually unavoidable in the field of data science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But creating beautiful visualizations is just the beginning. As a Data Scientist, you\u2019ll also need to be able to use these visualizations to present your findings to a live audience. These communication skills may come naturally to you, but if not, rest assured that anyone can improve with practice. Start small, if necessary \u2013 delivering presentations to a single friend, or even your pet \u2013 before moving on to a group setting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\" id=\"develop-a-portfolio-to-showcase-your-data-science-skills\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">6. Build a Portfolio to Showcase Your Data Science Skills<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>Once you\u2019ve done your preliminary research, gotten the training, and practiced your new skills by building out an impressive range of projects, your next step is to demonstrate those skills by developing the polished portfolio that will land you your dream job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, <strong>your portfolio may be the most important contributor to your job hunt<\/strong>. It is one of the best ways to stand out in the job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-card bstn-blocks-card row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card--no-grid col\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--shadow bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--transparent bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--layout-default bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--card-padding-24px\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--top bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--hide bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--size-default bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--layout-default\"><\/div><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__desc-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"is-style-bstn-paragraph-documentation-body\"><strong>4 Tips for Building a Data Science Portfolio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-kg-list-checklist\">\n<li>Display your work with Github as well as a personal website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase a wide range of techniques in your projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accompany your data with a compelling narrative and context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight a few key pieces related to your preferred role\/company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When applying for a Data Scientist position, consider displaying your work with GitHub in addition to (or instead of) your own website. GitHub easily shows your process, work, and results while simultaneously boosting your profile in a public network. But don\u2019t stop there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your portfolio is your chance to show your communication skills and demonstrate that you can do more than just crunch the numbers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-card bstn-blocks-card row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card--no-grid col\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--shadow bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--transparent bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--layout-default bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--card-padding-24px\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--top bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--size-default bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--layout-default\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.001 16a1 1 0 01-1-1v-2h-1v-2h2a1 1 0 011 1v1l2.4-1.8a1 1 0 01.6-.2h3V4h-10v3h-2V4c0-1.104.897-2 2-2h10c1.103 0 2 .896 2 2v7c0 1.103-.897 2-2 2h-2.667l-3.733 2.8c-.177.132-.388.2-.6.2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><path d=\"M8.001 16c-2.206 0-4-1.794-4-4 0-2.205 1.794-4 4-4s4 1.795 4 4c0 2.206-1.794 4-4 4zm0-6c-1.103 0-2 .896-2 2 0 1.103.897 2 2 2s2-.897 2-2c0-1.104-.897-2-2-2zm8 14h-16v-1c0-3.533 3.29-6 8-6s8 2.467 8 6v1zM2.16 22h11.683c-.598-1.808-2.833-3-5.841-3s-5.244 1.192-5.842 3z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__desc-wrapper\">\n\n<p><em>It\u2019s helpful to showcase a range of different techniques since data science is a pretty broad field \u2013 meaning there are many ways to approach a problem, and a variety of approaches you can bring to the table.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accompany your data with a compelling narrative and demonstrate the problems you\u2019re working to solve so the employer understands your merit. GitHub allows you to show your code within a larger context, rather than in isolation, making your contributions easier to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re applying for a specific job, don\u2019t include your whole body of work. Highlight just a few pieces that relate most closely to the position you\u2019re applying to, and that will <strong>best showcase your range of skills throughout the whole data science process<\/strong> \u2013 starting with a basic data set, defining a problem, doing a cleanup, building a model, and ultimately finding a solution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\" id=\"raise-your-online-profile\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">7. Raise Your Profile<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>A well-executed project that you pull off on your own can be a great way to demonstrate your abilities and impress potential hiring managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick something that you\u2019re really interested in, ask a question about it, and try to answer that question with data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-card bstn-blocks-card row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card--no-grid col\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--shadow bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--transparent bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--layout-default bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--card-padding-24px\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--top bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--size-default bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--layout-default\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.001 16a1 1 0 01-1-1v-2h-1v-2h2a1 1 0 011 1v1l2.4-1.8a1 1 0 01.6-.2h3V4h-10v3h-2V4c0-1.104.897-2 2-2h10c1.103 0 2 .896 2 2v7c0 1.103-.897 2-2 2h-2.667l-3.733 2.8c-.177.132-.388.2-.6.2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><path d=\"M8.001 16c-2.206 0-4-1.794-4-4 0-2.205 1.794-4 4-4s4 1.795 4 4c0 2.206-1.794 4-4 4zm0-6c-1.103 0-2 .896-2 2 0 1.103.897 2 2 2s2-.897 2-2c0-1.104-.897-2-2-2zm8 14h-16v-1c0-3.533 3.29-6 8-6s8 2.467 8 6v1zM2.16 22h11.683c-.598-1.808-2.833-3-5.841-3s-5.244 1.192-5.842 3z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__desc-wrapper\">\n\n<p><em>As mentioned above, you should also consider displaying your work on GitHub.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Document your journey and present your findings \u2014 beautifully visualized \u2014 with a clear explanation of your process, highlighting your technical skills and creativity. Your data should be accompanied by a compelling narrative that demonstrates the problems you\u2019ve solved \u2014 highlighting your process and the creative steps you\u2019ve taken \u2014 to ensure an employer understands your merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming a member of an online data science network like Kaggle is another great way to show that you\u2019re engaged with the community, show off your chops as an aspiring Data Scientist, and continue to grow both your expertise and your outreach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\" id=\"apply-to-relevant-data-scientist-jobs\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">8. Apply to Relevant Data Science Jobs<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>There are many roles within the data science field. After picking up the essential skills, people often go on to specialize in various subfields, such as <strong>Data Engineers<\/strong>, <strong>Data Analysts<\/strong>, or <strong>Machine Learning Engineers<\/strong>, among many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out what a company prioritizes, what they\u2019re working on, and confirm that it suits your strengths, goals, and what you see yourself doing down the line. And be sure to look beyond Silicon Valley: cities like Boston, Chicago, and New York are experiencing a scarcity of technical talent, so opportunities abound!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">Best Data Science Jobs<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>Because the work Data Scientists do touches so many different industries and disciplines, the roles Data Scientists can fill go by many different names, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-kg-list-primary\">\n<li>Data Scientist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Architect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statistician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-kg-list-primary\">\n<li>Database Administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data and Analytics Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine Learning Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantitative Analyst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many other variations out there, and these will continue to evolve as data science becomes ever more prevalent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But while the list of job titles in data science may seem to be never-ending, there are <strong>four main categories<\/strong> that describe the different roles Data Scientists most commonly fill:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-bstn-paragraph-documentation-body has-large-2-font-size\"><strong>Data Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Engineers collect, store, and organize data. Job ads for Data Engineers will typically list a range of responsibilities, including the ability to source external data, build data warehouses, and design data models \u2013 three tasks that also build a foundation for data analytics and machine learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Engineer is a relatively advanced professional position, and so typically requires a background in computer science, math, or engineering, as well as knowledge of SQL, Python, Java, or Ruby, and the ability to manage and design databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-bstn-paragraph-documentation-body has-large-2-font-size\"><strong>Data Analyst<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-kg-paragraph-article-body\">Data Analysts use the data organized and made accessible by the work of a Data Engineer, turning it into insights that can solve problems, optimize products, and help make evidence-based decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Analysts can take complex information and turn it into stats that business execs can use to inform strategy and planning, often in the form of easy-to-understand data visualizations like charts and graphs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related job titles include Operations Research Analysts and Business Intelligence Analysts. SQL is the foundation for a career in data analytics, as well, alongside knowledge of Python or R, and the ability to create data visualizations using software like Tableau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-bstn-paragraph-documentation-body has-large-2-font-size\"><strong>Data Scientist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the company, people with the job title of \u201cData Scientist\u201d might be expected to do the work of a Data Engineer and Data Analyst (collect, organize, and analyze data), as well as more strategic data work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where the Data Scientist role differs from the Data Analyst and Engineer\u2019s role is in the Data Scientist\u2019s ability to lead a company\u2019s big data strategy by asking the right questions and developing new ideas, products, and services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, knowledge of Python, SQL, and Tableau are key, alongside other programming languages, an understanding of how databases are built and maintained, strong communication skills, and business acumen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-bstn-paragraph-documentation-body\"><strong>Machine Learning Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Machine Learning Engineers design software that can uncover insights and learn from results as more and more data is gathered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s quite a bit of overlap between Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers; both work with data to produce insights. The difference is that Data Scientists uncover insights to present to people (for example, CEOs and other business leaders), while Machine Learning Engineers design the tools that can discover insights and generate results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Machine Learning Engineers depend on advanced math skills, programming skills (in Python, R, and Java), knowledge of Hadoop, data modeling experience, and experience working in an Agile environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-card bstn-blocks-card row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card--no-grid col\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--shadow bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--transparent bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--layout-default bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--card-padding-24px\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--top bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--size-default bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--layout-default\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.001 16a1 1 0 01-1-1v-2h-1v-2h2a1 1 0 011 1v1l2.4-1.8a1 1 0 01.6-.2h3V4h-10v3h-2V4c0-1.104.897-2 2-2h10c1.103 0 2 .896 2 2v7c0 1.103-.897 2-2 2h-2.667l-3.733 2.8c-.177.132-.388.2-.6.2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><path d=\"M8.001 16c-2.206 0-4-1.794-4-4 0-2.205 1.794-4 4-4s4 1.795 4 4c0 2.206-1.794 4-4 4zm0-6c-1.103 0-2 .896-2 2 0 1.103.897 2 2 2s2-.897 2-2c0-1.104-.897-2-2-2zm8 14h-16v-1c0-3.533 3.29-6 8-6s8 2.467 8 6v1zM2.16 22h11.683c-.598-1.808-2.833-3-5.841-3s-5.244 1.192-5.842 3z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__desc-wrapper\">\n\n<p><em>The good news is that <strong>almost all of these positions are in great demand<\/strong>. If you have data science skills and experience, you are already in a great position when it comes to career development and progression.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">Is Data Science a Growing Field?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>Yes, the data science field is one of the <strong>fastest-growing in technology<\/strong>, with more than <strong>2.7 million new jobs<\/strong> in data forecast to be created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This growth also looks set to continue when you factor in the increased importance of data skills. According to the 2020 Digital Skills Survey, 89 percent of professionals believe that improved data skills will improve success at their organization, and 78 percent believe that AI is the technology that will have the greatest impact in the coming years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-blockquote bstn-blocks-blockquote\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-blockquote__inner col col-sm-9\"><blockquote class=\"bstn-blocks-blockquote__quote\">89% of professionals believe that better data skills will improve success at their organization.<\/blockquote><div class=\"bstn-blocks-blockquote__attr\">BrainStation 2020 Digital Skills Survey<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">What Is the Salary of a Data Scientist?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>In 2020, Glassdoor reported the average Data Scientist salary is <strong>$84,000<\/strong> a year in Canada and over <strong>$113,000<\/strong> in the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">Do You Need a Degree to Be a Data Scientist?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p><strong>No, you do not need a specific degree to be a Data Scientist<\/strong>, but you do need the right hard and soft skills to be considered for a role in data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that Data Scientists have traditionally been very highly educated; at last count,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northeastern.edu\/graduate\/blog\/data-science-careers-shaping-our-future\/\" target=\"_blank\">88 percent<\/a>&nbsp;have at least a Master\u2019s degree, and 46 percent have a PhD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most common educational paths to a career in data science begin with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in computer science, mathematics, or statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that level of education is not a hard requirement. <strong>A strong portfolio and a resume replete with all the requisite skills can go a very long way<\/strong>\u2014especially as the demand for Data Scientists continues to outpace the rate at which universities can produce them. Ultimately, the surest way to become a Data Science is simply to begin doing data science.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">How Do I Become a Data Scientist With No Experience?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>Even if you have <strong>no job experience<\/strong> in data, <strong>it\u2019s still possible to become a Data Scientist<\/strong>. But before you begin exploring the specializations within the field of data science, you\u2019ll need to develop a broad base of knowledge in a related field. That could be mathematics, engineering, statistics, data analysis, programming, or IT \u2013 some Data Scientists have even started out in finance and baseball scouting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever field you begin with, it should include the fundamentals: Python, SQL, and Excel. These skills will be essential to working with and organizing raw data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To move from a data science-adjacent field into data science itself, you\u2019ll need to acquire a specific set of skills, and the most effective way to do this is by enrolling in a data science course with a structured learning program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-card bstn-blocks-card row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card--no-grid col\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--shadow bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--transparent bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--layout-default bstn-blocks-card__card-wrapper--card-padding-24px\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--top bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--size-default bstn-blocks-card__icon-wrapper--layout-default\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"bstn-blocks-card__icon\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.001 16a1 1 0 01-1-1v-2h-1v-2h2a1 1 0 011 1v1l2.4-1.8a1 1 0 01.6-.2h3V4h-10v3h-2V4c0-1.104.897-2 2-2h10c1.103 0 2 .896 2 2v7c0 1.103-.897 2-2 2h-2.667l-3.733 2.8c-.177.132-.388.2-.6.2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><path d=\"M8.001 16c-2.206 0-4-1.794-4-4 0-2.205 1.794-4 4-4s4 1.795 4 4c0 2.206-1.794 4-4 4zm0-6c-1.103 0-2 .896-2 2 0 1.103.897 2 2 2s2-.897 2-2c0-1.104-.897-2-2-2zm8 14h-16v-1c0-3.533 3.29-6 8-6s8 2.467 8 6v1zM2.16 22h11.683c-.598-1.808-2.833-3-5.841-3s-5.244 1.192-5.842 3z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bstn-blocks-card__desc-wrapper\">\n\n<p><em>A data science education ensures that you\u2019ll cover all the basics \u2013 without getting lost in the weeds of irrelevant or out-of-date areas of study.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect to learn data science essentials like data collection and analysis, data modeling, data visualization and the data visualization tools most commonly used by Data Scientists. By the end of your data science course, you should know how to use Python, R, and Hadoop, and how to build models that analyze behavior, predict unknowns, and be able to repackage data into user-friendly forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With skills training and a strong portfolio, you can begin working on establishing your public profile as a Data Scientist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-executed project that you pull off on your own is a great way to do just that. Pick a subject you\u2019re really interested in, ask a question about it, and try to answer that question with data. Then, publish your work on GitHub to present your process, work, and findings to highlight your technical skills and creativity in a compelling narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h3 bstn-blocks-heading--mt-0 has-text-align-left\"><h3 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">How to Get a Data Science Job With No Experience<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-kg-list-checklist\">\n<li>Develop a base knowledge in a related field, such as mathematics, engineering, statistics, data analysis, programming, or IT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master the data science fundamentals: Python, SQL, Excel, R, and Hadoop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll in a data science course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish your public data science profile through a strong portfolio and projects posted on platforms such as Github<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading bstn-blocks-heading--h2 has-text-align-left bstn-blocks-heading--divider\"><h2 class=\"bstn-blocks-heading__heading-element\">How Long Does It Take to Become a Data Scientist?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-indented-content-container bstn-blocks-indented-content-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"bstn-blocks-indented-content-container__content col col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p>You can learn the skills needed to become a Data Scientist in <strong>as little as 8 weeks<\/strong>, which is why it has become increasingly common for neophyte Data Scientists to attend data science courses, which allow for hands-on learning and targeted skills development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The general consensus, however, is that given the complexity and seniority of the role, it may take years of experience before you can become a good Data Scientist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bstn-blocks-content-navigation-footer bstn-blocks-content-nav-footer 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