FREE Online Courses in Data Science from Harvard University

[@David-xu6xw]

I'm a Data Scientist from way back. I was a Statistics TA in grad school and have coded in SAS and Sql since the late 90s. That said when I wanted to learn the new skills I went to EDx and started the program you reviewed. So far it has been a high quality course. I've been impressed.

[@DataProfessor]

Glad to hear, thanks for sharing.

[@hectormotsepe1581]

I like the fact that Data Professor is replying to everyone. Wow, your personality is amazing

[@DataProfessor]

Wow, thanks for the encouragement, I try my best to answer every comment, 😆

[@KenJee_ds]

Very cool resource! I hear Harvard is a pretty good school 😜

[@DataProfessor]

Haha, best comment of the day! 😄

[@waleedidrees4544]

Data Professor I came across Ken, jee's channel and then started following Richard and data professor. With your helpful advise, I learned R during lockdown. immediately after lock I landed a job as a data Scientist. Thanks

[@DataProfessor]

@@waleedidrees4544 This is certainly a great news for you and we are glad that you have found the contents helpful in landing your job. Thanks for sharing. This comment made the day! 😃

[@mackdespard5110]

@@waleedidrees4544 I will be graduating soon and looking for a data science job. Any advice on what you did getting hired?

[@chawnneal3103]

Thank you so much for sharing! I was looking everywhere for calc physics 2! This is so great, because I take a plethora of online classes!!!

[@DataProfessor]

A pleasure!

[@ImportData1]

What a compilation!! Congrats on 18k as well, Chanin😁👍

[@DataProfessor]

@Import Data, Thank you so much 😀

[@BellaAmar]

How beneficial is the course for financial professionals?

[@edwardlopez4031]

Thanks for your help fam 🙏 love and blessing

[@DataProfessor]

You are so welcome

[@kevinkumar7840]

The skills gained from these courses may not be enough to perform the necessary job as data analyst or scientist. However, I realize all the data analysts and scientists in my country do not even have any of the certificates from these three courses. I am curious where they gained their skills. Haha. Thank you for your sharing.

[@DataProfessor]

Thanks for sharing Kevin. I agree with your point 100%, these courses are great for kickstarting the learning journey in data science. Complementing these theory with practice by doing data science projects would allow one to build up the skills and competency over time. As a self-taught data scientist, I wish these courses were available when I first started out back in the days, but nevertheless it has never been a better time to get into data science 😃

[@Mario-ox5dm]

I remember hearing about this!! Still need to check the courses out!

[@DataProfessor]

Thanks Mario for watching 😃

[@username42]

but if you wanna get certified you have to pay for the fees!

[@DataProfessor]

Unfortunately so, fees are required to obtain the certificates, however auditing the course is free.

[@henrydauseb2844]

@@DataProfessor Can I do the course free first, and then pay after?

[@AnaTran0510]

Thanks for sharing. In your opinion, studying all ML models then start working or doing both at the same time, which one is better? Currently I’ve got data job, but I’m not confident since do not have many knowledge about ML models. I wonder should I stop working to focus on studying. Can you give me some advise? Thanks.

[@DataProfessor]

Hi Quynh, thanks for sharing your journey. I would recommend to learn as you work. You are in a similar position as I was when starting to learn data science. At the time, I had to pick up data science (back at the time, in 2004 it was called data mining) by self-teaching myself. I used the biology problems to serve as practice whereby I would find solutions from books, stackoverflow and tutorial resources online and offline. By solving each problem successfully I started to gain confidence. Thus, I think you can try to see which tasks at work could serve as the problem for which you can tackle and apply newly learned concepts. I share more advices on getting started in data science in my Medium article, towardsdatascience.com/10-things-i-wish-i-knew-about-learning-data-science-7a30bfb91759

[@AnaTran0510]

Data Professor Thank so much for sharing your experience and the article. I get motivated by them.

[@AchuVlogs]

Hi Data Professor. I’m a Data Analyst, working mostly in SQL. I want to learn and explore data science using Python. Which one would you recommend? Micromasters in Statistics and Data science (MITx) or Micromasters in Data science (UcSandiego) Please advise :)

[@DataProfessor]

Hi, I know that IBM Data Science program make use of Python, here's a direct link to it bit.ly/ibm-datascience It covers lots of essentials of data science from concepts to practice.

[@AchuVlogs]

@@DataProfessor Thank you, will check it out! :)

[@subhrajitdasgupta3868]

Harvard is among the top universities in the world but I have no idea if the certificate of online course from Harvard will ensure a good job! Please guide!

[@DataProfessor]

Judging from the contents taught in the course, it would provide a good intro to the field. The most important thing that would increase the prospect of landing a job would be to build a strong portfolio of projects. I've created a video on building a data science portfolio, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHS7c5R7o7WtndE

[@muhammadhammadzafar686]

I have a background in history, I wonder if it is suitable for someone with little or zero knowledge about data sciences and analytics?

[@abhipsatripathy3934]

Thank you so much Prof...Proper course in proper time.

[@DataProfessor]

Abhipsa, thanks for watching, glad you've found it helpful 😃

[@Jangminthang-k2t]

How long it will take to complete the course for data analysis till Phd

[@Dream4514]

Hi, bro, i have some questions about the data science, what is better data science or data analysis? if I'm totally beginner what is your advice to start in?

[@DataProfessor]

Hi Yousef, both are synonyms with the former ( 'data science' ) encompassing a much broader term that takes into consideration other facets (data visualization, data wrangling, model deployment, etc.) that complement the 'data analysis' component which is at the core of data science. To get started, I would recommend to choose a programming language (R or Python, both are good, choose 1 and proceed to using it to do some projects). Here are some videos I recommend. 🔶CONCEPTS AND ADVICE ✅What programming language to learn for Data Science? R versus Python kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKrLY3uLZsqZpZY ✅Strategies for Learning Data Science in 2020 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYnHoJSHjtyHm6M ✅Building your Data Science Portfolio with GitHub kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHS7c5R7o7WtndE ✅Data Science 101 Playlist bit.ly/dataprofessor-ds101 🔶PRACTICE ✅R bit.ly/dataprofessor-r-ds bit.ly/dataprofessor-shiny ✅Python bit.ly/dataprofessor-python-ds bit.ly/dataprofessor-bioinformatics bit.ly/dataprofessor-streamlit 🔶TOOLS ✅Google Colab bit.ly/dataprofessor-google-colab

[@Dream4514]

@@DataProfessor Thank you so much

[@johatabrego5884]

Hi, I have a question, if a take all the course for free and complete all, can I still pay for get the certification?

[@AmanKumar-rv1th]

How to run these course can you help form where i have to run them

[@raven7471]

Im a Filipino and im 16 am i qualified enough? Just asking though, i did nothing but study all day.

[@kalyanj977]

Any course from Harvard where python is used for data science

[@pahadianalyst]

Is there any similar course with python? I was hoping to avoid R... Or is R better?

[@DataProfessor]

Yes, the one from UCSD is based on python www.edx.org/course/python-for-data-science-2

[@pahadianalyst]

@@DataProfessor extremely grateful for your guidance. Thank you

[@nehakumari6643]

I too have a similar question

[@sofluzik]

Brilliant , what a timing

[@DataProfessor]

Thanks for watching 😃

[@ejay2075]

So are you saying if I pass this program I can put on my resume that I attended Harvard University!? Also, do you think taking the Harvard courses would be enough to get at least an entry level data analyst job?

[@AjaySingh-ui3ik]

Sir I have i3 processor and 4GB Laptop, is this laptop is good for Data science courses

[@imakonkonvicted]

You can always use Google Colab for running Python if you feel your computer/laptop is weak.

[@DataProfessor]

Ajay, I agree with the answer of Akon, Google Colab will allow you to run most of the ML exercises that you may encounter during the online DS courses.

[@aniketchaudhary2627]

a good internet is all you will need

[@navyaunnikrishnan3436]

As a fresher do we have to complete all the courses in data science or opt for any one of them.Nice video btw😃

[@DataProfessor]

Thanks for watching. I would recommend to choose to take courses that is interesting to you and fits your learning journey. Everyone's learning journey is unique.

[@amirjayousi149]

Hey man, I tried to use your link from the description and it says the price of the professional certificate is 793$.. any thoughts?

[@amirjayousi149]

And I'd really like to hear from you on what'd you recommend to do after finishing this certificate

[@DataProfessor]

Hi, I would take the courses (free) and don't worry about getting the certificate (if the goal is to gain data science skills and there is no other benefits that you can use in your current job, some organizations may count certificates as part of continuing education credits in their organization). While completing the free courses, I would recommend to get started as soon as possible on some personal projects where you can put your data science skills to use. Check out of the playlist where I show how to build data science projects - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIuXc2OHiq2ohMU - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp62nXmGec9-msU

[@tikayulianti2904]

So, is it free or not? It might be free course and pay certificate?

[@daviddevita]

Hi, there. Can we do each course separately and still get the data science overall certification in case we finish them all? I ask this because I don't know if I'll be able to do them all, so I wouldn't like to pay it all at once. Thanks!

[@renzodatall8643]

Data Prof is R or Python better to learn as a first language for sciences?

[@DataProfessor]

Hi Renzo, I've made a video dedicated on this topic here kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKrLY3uLZsqZpZY

[@amberczymbor6904]

DO these free courses give you a certification at the end?

[@DataProfessor]

They’re free for audit but to gain the certificate, you’ll have to opt for the paid route.

[@opalganteng9955]

I want to ask, is the Swiss International MBA Institute's MBA program the equivalent of a graduate program?

[@DataProfessor]

Typically an MBA is a graduate degree, a professional graduate degree in business.

[@opalganteng9955]

@@DataProfessor I mean is this really an MBA program like at a university and accredited?

[@DataProfessor]

There is accreditation details provided at www.mba-institute.org/About_International_MBA_Institute.php but the details provided are rather vague and very little detail is provided about the accreditation by a governmental agency. When in doubt, I think it’s time to look for another program.

[@Jangminthang-k2t]

After completing this can we get online job from Harvard part time sir

[@ajaypatro1554]

cs50 any course is free if you complete all the problem set

[@henrydauseb2844]

@Data Professor Can I do the course free first, and then pay after?

[@DataProfessor]

Yes, you can audit the course which is free and when you need the certificate you can pay for the course fee but you may be required to fulfill the requirements needed by the course (e.g. quizzes, assignments, etc.)

[@henrydauseb2844]

@@DataProfessor This is excellent news, I'm down bad at the moment trying to fund my studies this is good news.

[@lasseyfrancisako6677]

Please can I apply for the course this year?

[@sanjineegehani6746]

I had applied for it, but cant verify my identity for certificate, any tips for that?

[@DataProfessor]

There's a video about that on edX here support.edx.org/hc/en-us/articles/206503858-How-do-I-verify-my-identity-

[@sanjineegehani6746]

Thank you so much❤

[@paganizonda1000ps]

Does anyone know a course that use Jupyter notebook?

[@muditarora9860]

Do they have any free certificate to provide in Data Science

[@DataProfessor]

Hi Mudit, online courses on data science are typically free to audit on educational platform such as edX or coursera but to earn a certificate this comes at a charge. I'll definitely be on the lookout for any free program that may be offered in the future.

[@muditarora9860]

Thanks Sir please respond whenever you get to see such course.

[@shahharsh554]

Sir which course is best for learning Big Data ?

[@DataProfessor]

For handling big data, I would recommend to look into Spark, and there's a course for that also, www.edx.org/course/big-data-analytics-using-spark

[@jaakc123]

Can you suggest somewhere I can learn Biopython.

[@DataProfessor]

Hi Shashank, there are some lectures from coursera on this, you want to check this out, www.coursera.org/lecture/python-genomics/lecture-8-biopython-13-32-ahlsr And there's also a Udemy course on that,www.udemy.com/course/learn-biopython/

[@jaakc123]

@@DataProfessor I already completed coursera's course it didn't give much. Now I will try udemy.. thankyou so much.

[@KotrappaSirbi]

YES Sir

[@DataProfessor]

Thanks for watching

[@muhammadrezkirasyak]

Sir if i have question about the paper that i read before, something about machine learning for drugs discovery. Can i have your contact or email? Needs your help to solve it

[@DataProfessor]

Hi, feel free to ask in the comment section, the question may be of benefit to others in the community. Thanks!

[@muhammadrezkirasyak]

@@DataProfessor tanks sir, he paper that i read published with ID doi:10.3390/ijms21155183. they're using random forest and classifying to underpredict and overpredict, how they actually do it, can you describe about the code that is should use after fingerprint extract

[@DataProfessor]

@@muhammadrezkirasyak Hi, the authors of the paper is using random forest + molecular fingerprints (FP) to explain the underlying reason giving rise to biases of scoring functions from the 7 investigated docking software. They used RF + FP to explain (mapped onto colored regions of the molecule) the reason for the overprediction or underprediction made by the docking softwares. Glide seemed to be the best in this respect.

[@Mohamm-ed]

Thank you Professor for the video

[@DataProfessor]

You are very welcome 😃

[@PrathmeshPratapSingh-B]

I am in 10th grade and have got into machine learning data science with 90 percent scholarship but i am finding it difficult to pass pls suggest

[@DataProfessor]

By getting the scholarship, you've proven to be good in what you do! Hang in there, you can go through this phase. In the meantime, check out this infographic I drew a few months ago: github.com/dataprofessor/infographic/blob/master/03-Machine-Learning-Learning-Curve.JPG

[@PrathmeshPratapSingh-B]

@@DataProfessor thanks I will certainly complete it with bright colours

[@sanjineegehani6746]

Does it gives certificate too?

[@DataProfessor]

Yes, there are 3 certificates and the links to these are provided in the video description.

[@sanjineegehani6746]

Thankyou❤

[@sanjineegehani6746]

But in professional certificate there are more than 3 courses in the series..!

[@josefftan1203]

Thanks!

[@DataProfessor]

Thanks for watching Joseff😃

[@vinaynaik953]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@DataProfessor]

My pleasure

[@emmanueladeola5122]

The video title says the course is free. It's freaking $793!!!!!!! How is $793 free?? Is there a financial aid or something??? @Data Professor

[@DataProfessor]

Hi, it's free if you audit each of the courses, but the certificate itself will cost 792.80 for the full program.

[@AngelFelizF]

Thanks a lot

[@DataProfessor]

Most welcome

[@AngelFelizF]

Nice to meet you You now has a student from Dominican Republic.

[@HariKrishna-wm8xn]

Is these courses are free of cost or not

[@DataProfessor]

Yes, all the courses are free to take and learn from. But to receive the certificate that will come at a cost.

[@MrFringon]

Price have risen 100%!!

[@ManishRokade]

You are just reading the syllabus. Nothing else

[@madaragrothendieckottchiwa8648]

Good thanks you Data Professor

[@DataProfessor]

You are welcome

[@bilalel-halabi6470]

Thank you!

[@DataProfessor]

Thank you for watching 😃

[@aniketchaudhary2627]

thanks sir

[@DataProfessor]

Thanks for watching Aniket 😃

[@ukuleleguy16cs36]

Nice courses.

[@DataProfessor]

Rahul, thanks for watching 😃

[@Young_Santana808]

Hello , I am hesitating between the micromaster of MIT in data science and the professional certificate in Data science From Harvard . Which one is the best ?

[@DataProfessor]

That's a tough question. Both are solid programs. Perhaps it is a personal preference thing. MIT uses Python, Harvard uses R. MIT is a bit heavier on the statistics courses while Harvard provides a more comprehensive treatment of data science. MIT has 5 courses, Harvard has 9 courses. MIT costs about 1300 USD while Harvard at about 400 USD. Let me leave the decision making to you.

[@Young_Santana808]

@@DataProfessor I was going to take the program offered by harvard without any hesitation , but when i saw it was using only R i was a bit disconcerted. Because i am already using python and i'm scared that it is going to be a problem to use both languages. For you is it better i continue to master my skill in python or try to start doing R and python at the same time ?

[@DataProfessor]

@@Young_Santana808 If starting out, I would recommend to master one first. Once you're confident in one then dive into the other one.

[@Young_Santana808]

@@DataProfessor yes i think i will master python first . Would you recommand this one : www.edx.org/course/using-python-for-research ?

[@Jangminthang-k2t]

For data science

[@Youngprincess05]

Thank you 🙏🏽