How can a beginner start learning data science and analytics?

Hi everyone. I’ve been coding for some time and know C and Python at an intermediate level. I’m interested in learning both data science and analytics but feel overwhelmed by the number of resources available online.

Could you help me with a clear roadmap? What are the best courses for a beginner, and how long might it take to build a strong foundation? Also, I’ve heard that starting with data analytics before transitioning to data science is a common path for beginners. Is this true?

A good starting point is this roadmap for data analytics: Data Analyst Roadmap. It provides a structured guide to the field. You can also check out r/DataAnalytics, r/DataScience, r/LearnDataScience, and r/MLQuestions for community discussions and advice.

Remember that statistics is a fundamental skill for both data analytics and data science, so focus on building a strong foundation there.

Start by learning statistics and probability distributions. These are key concepts in both data science and analytics.

I’m also trying to learn this, so I’ll follow along for tips.

You could try spcbgroup.org for affordable courses. They have a data science course available on Gumroad that covers the basics.