My Honest Advice for Someone Who Wants to Become a Data Scientist

What I wish someone would tell me before studying data science

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So, I have received many messages asking for advice and tips on breaking into data science. Even though I have written several articles detailing the roadmaps and processes I would follow, I think sometimes it’s good to hear the brutal truth. That’s why, in this article, I want to give you my complete, honest advice for those of you wanting to become a data scientist.

Note: You can also watch the video version of this blog post.

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I often get asked if I should use platform A or platform B. Which course, out of course X and course Y, is better?

I have said it many times before and will say it again, IT DOESN’T MATTER.

Any large course provider or highly rated course will teach you the same things, particularly at the beginner and entry levels. The time you spend deciding what course to choose is much better spent actually doing…