Data Science Pathway
Computer Science
A course by
Learning People
Online short course providing foundational knowledge in data architecture, statistics, and data analysis programming skills using Python and R, suitable for those aiming to transition from Data Analyst to Data Scientist.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Core skills this course teaches
Gain practical programming skills for data science
Learn to use Python and R for data analysis, including data wrangling and preparation.
Understand modern data architectures
Acquire foundational knowledge of streaming and scalable data architectures, including Spark and Hadoop.
Integrate, visualize and analyze big data
Take raw data through pipelines to insights and visualization with tools like Tableau.
What You're Signing Up For
The Data Science Pathway by Learning People offers a comprehensive introduction to key data science principles and practical programming tools used in the field. Students will learn data architecture, statistics, data wrangling and visualization techniques, integrating modern technologies such as Python, R, Spark and Hadoop, with a business-oriented approach. The course also includes support services such as Career Services and StudentCare™, and offers flexible, online study options.
Course Content
- Python for data science
- R for data science
- Data wrangling with python/pandas
- MongoDB for data wrangling
- Streaming data architectures
- Scaling data architectures
- Raw data to insights
- Data pipeline to tableau
What you need to know first
Completed Learning People’s Novice to Pythonista course OR strong familiarity with Python and Cloud systems
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information Technology
Data Science
Future employment opportunities might be
Data Scientist
Learning People is a global leader in tech and digital training, offering online courses in coding, cybersecurity, project management, and more. With career-ready certifications and one-on-one career coaching, you’ll gain the skills employers are actively hiring for. Its edge is connecting you directly to the world’s fastest-growing industries, with flexible study that fits around your life.