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Data · Skills roadmap

Data Scientist roadmap

Build models and experiments that change decisions, and explain them so people trust them.

  • 32 to 52 weeks to job-ready, part time
  • 63 lessons across 17 skills
  • 12 portfolio projects

75 lessons and projects. Progress saves in this browser.

Start the roadmap

Start with the overview, then learn each skill in order and build the projects. Finished stops get a tick and the path fills in as you go.

  1. OverviewWhat a Data Scientist doesThe job, the work and what employers want
  2. Python11 lessons · with pandas
  3. SQL18 lessons
  4. Statistics6 lessons
  5. Data visualisation and storytelling6 lessons
  6. Data cleaning and quality1 lesson
  7. Interpersonal skillsCommunication, Stakeholder management · 3 lessons
  8. OptionalExcel4 lessons
  9. Machine learning3 lessons
  10. LLMs and NLP3 lessons
  11. OptionalR1 lesson
  12. Deep learning2 lessons
  13. Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)1 lesson
  14. Apache Spark1 lesson
  15. MLOps2 lessons
  16. OptionalETL and data pipelines1 lesson
  17. Projects12 portfolio projects on real data
  18. FinishJob-readyYour before-you-apply list

The finish line

Ready to apply when you can say yes to these

Before you apply, make sure you can tick every box.

0 of 7 readyPractise the mock interview: 40 questions