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Do you need a degree to find a Data Science Job?
Welcome to 2020 digital economy
With Data Science being one of the hottest job market right now, the question whether you need to finish a computer science degree to become a data scientist is very up to date. The short answer is ‘no’. It doesn’t matter what’s your background, you can become a data scientist.
Can you teach yourself about Data Science from scratch with videos, books, and blogs?
One of the things I most like about learning Data Science is that it’s all about personal development. Data Science is complicated and can be difficult for the novice. I love learning and applying my knowledge in the real world.
So the answer to the question is ‘yes, with enough hard work you can teach yourself about Data Science from scratch’. There are simply so many great sources right now available for free online that it’s just a matter of patience and hard work. You can have a look at:
How to learn Data Science Skills
In most companies, you have to be hired by an existing Data Scientist. If you are not a Data Scientist, you need to prove that you can be…