Transition into DATA SCIENCE without a masters or bootcamp #careertransition

Data Science With Marco · Intermediate ·📊 Data Analytics & Business Intelligence ·3y ago

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The video discusses a self-taught approach to transitioning into a data science career without a master's degree or bootcamp, focusing on practical skills for industry applications.

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my data science journey begins today but i need help i'm doing it alone but a master's is too much of a time commitment because i have a job and a family and boot camp is too expensive what do i do i definitely understand where you are this is something i have done as well so i transitioned from chemical engineering to data science i don't have a master's everything was self-taught by myself you know online on my own and it can be daunting really but i found this recipe you know that i used for myself it took me six months actually to transition from my previous field to data science and i really focused on learning you know hands-on very practical skills for an industry because then once you land that first job then you can go and specialize in other things so really if you're looking for something like that very hands-on but also quick you know to land your first job check out the link in my bio i'm sure i can help you out with it
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1 Linear Regression in Python | Data Science with Marco
Linear Regression in Python | Data Science with Marco
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2 Classification in Python | logistic regression, LDA, QDA | Data Science With Marco
Classification in Python | logistic regression, LDA, QDA | Data Science With Marco
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3 Resampling and Regularization | Data Science with Marco
Resampling and Regularization | Data Science with Marco
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4 Decision Trees | Data Science with Marco
Decision Trees | Data Science with Marco
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5 Suppor Vector Machine (SVM) in Python | Data Science with Marco
Suppor Vector Machine (SVM) in Python | Data Science with Marco
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6 Unsupervised Learning | PCA and Clustering | Data Science with Marco
Unsupervised Learning | PCA and Clustering | Data Science with Marco
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7 Data Science Portfolio Project: Regression #1 | Data Science with Marco
Data Science Portfolio Project: Regression #1 | Data Science with Marco
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8 Data Science Portfolio Project: Regression #2 | Data Science with Marco
Data Science Portfolio Project: Regression #2 | Data Science with Marco
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9 What Are Time Series - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
What Are Time Series - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
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10 Basic Statistics - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
Basic Statistics - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
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11 Autocorrelation and White Noise - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
Autocorrelation and White Noise - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
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12 Stationarity and Differencing - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
Stationarity and Differencing - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
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13 Random Walk Model - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
Random Walk Model - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
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14 Moving Average Process - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
Moving Average Process - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
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15 Autoregressive Process - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
Autoregressive Process - Applied Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
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16 ARMA Model - Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
ARMA Model - Time Series Analysis in Python and TensorFlow
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17 What is data science?
What is data science?
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18 Answering DATA SCIENCE questions #1 - Why learn SQL when Python and R exist?
Answering DATA SCIENCE questions #1 - Why learn SQL when Python and R exist?
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19 R vs Python in the Industry - Data Science Q&A #datascience #datasciencecareer #careeradvice
R vs Python in the Industry - Data Science Q&A #datascience #datasciencecareer #careeradvice
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20 Data science or data engineering - which is best for you? #datascience #datasciencecareer
Data science or data engineering - which is best for you? #datascience #datasciencecareer
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21 Where to find data for data science projetcs? #datascience #datasciencecareer
Where to find data for data science projetcs? #datascience #datasciencecareer
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22 Data science certificates on resume? #datascience #datasciencecareer #careeradvice
Data science certificates on resume? #datascience #datasciencecareer #careeradvice
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23 Should you aim for data science or data engineering? | Data Science Q&A #1
Should you aim for data science or data engineering? | Data Science Q&A #1
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24 Don't waste time on this | #datascience #datasciencecareer
Don't waste time on this | #datascience #datasciencecareer
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25 Low-code AI tools - are they good? | #datascience #datasciencecareer #careeradvice
Low-code AI tools - are they good? | #datascience #datasciencecareer #careeradvice
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26 How to grow as a data scientist after 2+ years of experience? #datascience #datasciencecareer
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Transition into DATA SCIENCE without a masters or bootcamp #careertransition
Transition into DATA SCIENCE without a masters or bootcamp #careertransition
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28 How to improve your data science profile?
How to improve your data science profile?
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29 How to learn Python for data science?
How to learn Python for data science?
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30 Does Scrum/Agile work for data science?
Does Scrum/Agile work for data science?
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31 What are the major roles in analytics and how to choose?
What are the major roles in analytics and how to choose?
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32 Thoughts and advice for a live SQL coding round
Thoughts and advice for a live SQL coding round
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33 Data science interview question: difference between type 1 and type 2 error
Data science interview question: difference between type 1 and type 2 error
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34 Feature selection in machine learning | Full course
Feature selection in machine learning | Full course
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35 Anomaly detection in time series with Python | Data Science with Marco
Anomaly detection in time series with Python | Data Science with Marco
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36 Podcast - TimeGPT, predicting the future, and more
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37 Big announcement - Revealing my new book
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38 Get Started in Time Series Forecasting in Python | Full Course
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The video provides a personal account of transitioning into a data science career without formal education, highlighting the importance of practical skills and online learning. The speaker shares their experience of transitioning from chemical engineering to data science in six months, focusing on hands-on skills for industry applications.

Key Takeaways
  1. Identify your motivation for transitioning into data science
  2. Assess your current skills and knowledge
  3. Focus on learning practical skills for industry applications
  4. Utilize online resources for learning
  5. Build a portfolio of projects to demonstrate your skills
  6. Network with professionals in the field
  7. Pursue entry-level positions or internships
💡 Practical skills and hands-on experience are crucial for transitioning into a data science career, and online learning can be an effective way to acquire these skills.

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