Understanding Data Science Data Camp

Overview

Context

What is data science, why is it so popular, and why did the Harvard Business Review hail it as the “sexiest job of the 21st century”? 

In this non-technical Understanding Data Science course offered by Data Camp, you’ll be introduced to everything you were ever too afraid to ask about this fast-growing and exciting field, without needing to write a single line of code. 

Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn about the different data scientist roles, foundational topics like A/B testing, time series analysis, and machine learning, and how data scientists extract knowledge and insights from real-world data. So don’t be put off by the buzzwords. 

Start learning, gain skills in this hugely in-demand field, and discover why data science is for everyone!

What you'll learn

• Define core data science concepts, workflows, roles, and commonly used tools.
• Identify data types, sources, and storage methods used in data-driven organizations.
• Evaluate real-world applications of data science across industries and use cases.
• Assess the purpose of data pipelines, exploration, and visualization in data workflows.
• Recognize how modeling techniques like A/B testing and machine learning inform decisions.