How Praveen became a Data Scientist by using Coursera
2013 B.C. (Before Coursera) When I graduated from college, I joined iNautix in September 2013. During my time there, I trained on mainframes. I’m passionate about programming and loved working on hands-on projects, but I was not completely satisfied in my role. I kept reading about data science — one thing led to another. I…
University of Huddersfield and Coursera Launch Online BSc in Data Science to Meet Global...
The University of Huddersfield today announced the launch of its first fully online undergraduate degree on Coursera. The BSc(Hons) in Data Science is designed to equip learners worldwide with the technical, analytical and mathematical skills needed to succeed in today’s data-driven economy. The degree, which offers flexible full- and part-time study options, is aimed at…
Cool Job: I’m the NFL’s Football Operations Data Scientist
Monday morning watercooler chats after a big football Sunday look a little different for Tom Bliss, the National Football League’s Football Operations Data Science Manager. “The fun thing about our group is that we have both a robust data background as well as a football background,” Tom, who has worked at the NFL since 2020,…
How a Self-Taught Engineer Landed a New Job in Tech
Alina is a self-taught engineer from Berlin, Germany who turned to Coursera to gain the skills and knowledge she needed to break into the tech field. Real-life projects for hands-on practice When I started on this self-teaching road, there were many online resources to choose from but I stopped at Coursera because unlike other platforms,…
What Does a Data Scientist Do?
If you’re not sure what a Data Scientist does, you’re not alone. At a high-level, a data scientist collects and analyzes large amounts of data to find useful patterns and insights. They use tools like statistics, coding, and data visualization to help businesses make smarter decisions. In this article, Catherine Zhou, a Data Scientist at…
Maki Villano Is Earning His Master in Data Science While Balancing Work and Family
Karim Makisig “Maki” Villano studied electrical engineering as an undergraduate. He took on various IT roles over the last two decades and is currently a senior solutions architect at an IT services company. He soon became drawn to data science, recognizing that it was a growing field with high demand for skilled practitioners. Maki felt…
New Statistics with Python Specialization from the University of Michigan
Statistics with Python is a newest Specialization from the University of Michigan, and enables anyone who has taken the massively popular Python for Everybody Specialization to take the next step in their data science education. This Specialization is also recommended if you’re considering the University of Michigan Master of Applied Data Science degree program. In…
The Role of Data Science in Electoral Politics & 3 Careers You Can Have
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5 in the United States. Whether you’ve been volunteering leading up to the big day or are planning to proudly wear your “I Voted” sticker, getting involved with an election cycle is invigorating. Some people turn their passion for politics into a career. In fact, there are lots of ways…
Not All Data Is Created Equal
High-quality and relevant data can be a powerful force for good, but flawed data only perpetuates inequalities under the guise of fairness. At its best, data science can impact global societies in incredible ways. It can work to enhance ocean health, identify and deliver food surpluses to feed the hungry, and use cellphone data to…
Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist: Which Path is Right For You?
You may have heard the phrases “data analytics” and “data science” mentioned before. If you are new to the world of data, you might be wondering what these terms mean — and if you’re interested in a career in data, which is the right path for you? Though there is a lot of overlap between…
